CVE-2020-14373

ghostscript: use-after-free vulnerability in igc_reloc_struct_ptr() could result in DoS

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

5.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · September 2, 2020

Updated · August 9, 2026

Description

A use-after-free flaw was found in igc_reloc_struct_ptr() of psi/igc.c of Ghostscript-9.25. This flaw allows a local attacker to supply a specially crafted PDF file, causing a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

CVSS score applicability

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Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-416 · Use After Free