OSV-2022-270 Stack-buffer-overflow in fn_ElIn_evaluate

Not scored Published

A stack buffer overflow in Ghostscript's fn_ElIn_evaluate function allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PDF files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Not stated
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2022-270?

OSV-2022-270 is a memory corruption vulnerability in ghostscript, published on 22 Mar 2022.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=45886

Crash type: Stack-buffer-overflow WRITE 4
Crash state:
fn_ElIn_evaluate
pdfi_set_transfer
GS_TR

Which versions are affected by OSV-2022-270?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including ghostscript.

PackageAffectedFixed in
ghostscript OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2022-270?

No fix has been published for OSV-2022-270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is OSV-2022-270 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2022-270 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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