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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.843693
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu Update for ghostscript USN-3636-1
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'ghostscript'; package(s) announced via the USN-3636-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'ghostscript'
package(s) announced via the USN-3636-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled certain
PostScript files. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial
of server. (CVE-2016-10317)

It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled certain PDF
files. An attacker could possibly use this to cause a denial of
service. (CVE-2018-10194)

Affected Software/OS:
ghostscript on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS,
Ubuntu 17.10,
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS,
Ubuntu 14.04 LTS.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
6.8

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-10317
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-10194
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