How severe is CVE-2004-1717?

CVE-2004-1717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-1717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1717?

CVE-2004-1717 primarily affects Gv. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1717?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2004-1717 published?

CVE-2004-1717 was published on 2004-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1717

CVE-2004-1717 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gv with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gv
Published: 2004-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a long (1) BoundingBox, (2) comment, (3) Orientation, (4) PageOrder, or (5) Pages value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1717?: Multiple buffer overflows in the psscan function in ps.c for gv (ghostview) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Postscript file with a long (1) BoundingBox, (2) comment, (3) Orientation, (4) PageOrder, or (5) Pages value.
How severe is CVE-2004-1717?: CVE-2004-1717 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-1717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1717?: CVE-2004-1717 primarily affects Gv. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1717?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1717 published?: CVE-2004-1717 was published on 2004-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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