Intrusion PreventionGhostscript.PostScript.Identifier.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer overflow vulnerability in Ghostscript PostScript Identifier.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted PostScript file. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Products
Ghostscript version 8.70 and prior.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch supplied by the vendor.
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 26690 |
| Created | May 12, 2011 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2010-1869 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.51% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |