CVE-2022-1350 GhostPCL gsmchunk.c chunk_free_object memory corruption
A memory corruption vulnerability in GhostPCL allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a malicious file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-1350?
CVE-2022-1350 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in unspecified GhostPCL, published on 14 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GhostPCL 9.55.0. This vulnerability affects the function chunk_free_object of the file gsmchunk.c. The manipulation with a malicious file leads to a memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely but requires user interaction. The exploit has been disclosed to the public as a POC and may be used. It is recommended to apply the patches to fix this issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1350?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Artifex Ghostpcl.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1350?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2022-1350 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1350 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2022-1350, GHSA-jpg4-pmwv-rq38.