Related Vulnerabilities: CVE-2022-1350  

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Ghostscript 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.

Description

The MITRE CVE dictionary describes this issue as:

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Ghostscript 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.

Additional Information

  • Bugzilla 2075523: CVE-2022-1350 ghostscript: Gsmchunk.c Chunk_free_object Memory Corruption
  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
  • FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2022-1350