CVE-2020-16308
Published Aug 13, 2020 · Updated Oct 23, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Oct 23, 2026
A buffer overflow vulnerability in p_print_image() in devices/gdevcdj.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.
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QFinch assessment
A buffer overflow vulnerability in p_print_image() in devices/gdevcdj.c of Artifex Software GhostScript v9.50 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted PDF file. This is fixed in v9.51.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- bugs.ghostscript.com ↗
- git.ghostscript.com ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20200820 [SECURITY] [DLA 2335-1] ghostscript security update ↗
- DSA-4748 ↗
- GLSA-202008-20 ↗
- USN-4469-1 ↗
Record history
Published Aug 13, 2020 · Last refreshed Oct 23, 2026