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CVE-2004-1717

HighPublished

Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a...

Published: Feb 26, 2005
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 13, 2004

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

5.4%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a long (1) BoundingBox, (2) comment, (3) Orientation, (4) PageOrder, or (5) Pages value.

Sources

GV PostScript Viewer - Remote Buffer Overflow (1)Exploit
infamous41md · linux · Aug 13, 2004
GV PostScript Viewer - Remote Buffer Overflow (2)Exploit
infamous41md · linux · Aug 18, 2004

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