CVE-2017-8291—Artifex Ghostscript Type Confusion Vulnerability

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2022-05-24 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2017-8291
Project:
Artifex
Product:
Ghostscript
Date Added:
2022-05-24
Due Date:
2022-06-14
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Artifex Ghostscript Type Confusion Vulnerability

Description

Artifex Ghostscript allows -dSAFER bypass and remote command execution via .rsdparams type confusion with a "/OutputFile.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8291

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