# CVE-2009-4270: Stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function in base/gsmisc.c in ghostscript 8.64 through 8.70 allows remote attackers to cause a d

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-12-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the errprintf function in base/gsmisc.c in ghostscript 8.64 through 8.70 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF file, as originally reported for debug logging code in gdevcups.c in the CUPS output driver.

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## References

- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-17.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/18/2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:134
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/12/18/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-961-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:135
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3597
- http://osvdb.org/61140
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40580
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=540760
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37851
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37410
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=690829

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