Ghostscript: format string injection (CVE-2024-29510) #shorts #breaking

CVE

In this video, we will discuss a newly discovered vulnerability known as CVE-2024-29510. This security flaw affects versions of Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.1. The issue arises from a format string injection vulnerability with a specific uniprint device. Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to severe consequences like memory corruption and bypassing the SAFER sandbox, a protective feature designed to prevent harmful operations. Although detailed information about the targeted victims is not disclosed, all users of the affected Ghostscript versions are at potential risk. Exploitation tools that utilize format strings are commonly employed to leverage this security hole. Stay tuned to learn more about CVE-2024-29510.

This chain involves the following actors

This following systems are involved

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Exploitation actions

• https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=707662
• https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/07/03/7
• https://codeanlabs.com/blog/research/cve-2024-29510-ghostscript-format-string-exploitation/