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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.7138.1
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-7138-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'ghostscript' package(s) announced via the USN-7138-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'ghostscript' package(s) announced via the USN-7138-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled parsing certain PS
files. An attacker could use this issue to cause Ghostscript to crash,
resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software/OS:
'ghostscript' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
7.2

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-46951
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