How severe is CVE-2008-0411?

CVE-2008-0411 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0411 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0411?

CVE-2008-0411 primarily affects Ghostscript. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0411?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0411 published?

CVE-2008-0411 was published on 2008-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0411

CVE-2008-0411 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ghostscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ghostscript
Published: 2008-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the zseticcspace function in zicc.c in Ghostscript 8.61 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a postscript (.ps) file containing a long Range array in a .seticcspace operator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0411?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the zseticcspace function in zicc.c in Ghostscript 8.61 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a postscript (.ps) file containing a long Range array in a .seticcspace operator.
How severe is CVE-2008-0411?: CVE-2008-0411 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0411 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0411?: CVE-2008-0411 primarily affects Ghostscript. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0411?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0411 published?: CVE-2008-0411 was published on 2008-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:8.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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