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CVE-2016-10218

The pdf14_pop_transparency_group function in base/gdevp14.c in the PDF Transparency module in Artifex Software, Inc. Ghostscript 9.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted file.

Severity
Medium 5.5
Published
3 Apr 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 70% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Null pointer dereference (CWE-476)
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Take it down
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
GhostscriptServers and applications · cpe:a:artifex:ghostscript
  • Version 9.20

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10218
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-10218