CVE-2020-27792 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2020-27792 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 19/08/2022 | CVE Updated: 25/11/2024 | CVE Year: 2020
Source: redhat | Vendor: Red Hat | Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2020-27792 Description

A heap-based buffer overwrite vulnerability was found in GhostScript\'s lp8000_print_page() function in the gdevlp8k.c file. This flaw allows an attacker to trick a user into opening a crafted PDF file, triggering the heap buffer overflow that could lead to memory corruption or a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-119
CWE Name: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Source: Red Hat

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).