CVE-2022-1350
ghostscript: Improper release of objects in chunk_free_object during PCL to PDF conversion
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · April 14, 2022
Updated · November 22, 2025
Description
A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GhostPCL 9.55.0. This vulnerability affects the function chunk_free_object of the file gsmchunk.c. The manipulation with a malicious file leads to a memory corruption. The attack can be initiated remotely but requires user interaction. The exploit has been disclosed to the public as a POC and may be used. It is recommended to apply the patches to fix this issue.
Statement
The ghostscript package as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Linux is not affected by this flaw.
CVSS score applicability
The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.
Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.3CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write