CVE-2017-9835: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-9835: The gs_alloc_ref_array function in psi/ialloc.c in Artifex Ghostscript 9.21 allows remote attackers to caus...

The gs_alloc_ref_array function in psi/ialloc.c in Artifex Ghostscript 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted PostScript document. This is related to a lack of an integer overflow check in base/gsalloc.c.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 17:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-9835 is a Ghostscript document-processing flaw where a crafted PostScript file can crash the application and may have other unspecified impact. The public record names Artifex Ghostscript 9.21. Business urgency depends on whether systems process untrusted PostScript or document-conversion jobs. Most relevant exposure is servers, desktops, or workflows that run Ghostscript against untrusted PostScript documents, including document conversion or rendering pipelines. The bundle does not identify affected products beyond Artifex Ghostscript 9.21 and distribution advisories. Treat as a targeted patching item for document-processing systems, not a broad emergency from the provided evidence. Escalate priority where untrusted files are automatically rendered or converted because the vulnerable component sits in a risky input path. Mitigation focus: Apply Ghostscript updates from your operating system or vendor advisory.; Prioritize systems processing untrusted PostScript or automated document-conversion inputs.; Check Artifex, Debian, Gentoo, or platform-specific guidance for fixed versions..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 26, 2017, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201811-12CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697985CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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