CVE-2010-1869 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a malicious PostScript file processed by GhostScript.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-1869?
CVE-2010-1869 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 May 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parser function in GhostScript 8.70 and 8.64 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1869?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Artifex Gpl Ghostscript.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1869?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-1869 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2010-1869 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-1869, GHSA-gpcm-hmx8-j7h9.