How severe is CVE-2008-6679?

CVE-2008-6679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6679 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6679?

CVE-2008-6679 affects Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6679?

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

When was CVE-2008-6679 published?

CVE-2008-6679 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6679

CVE-2008-6679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ghostscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ghostscript
Published: 2009-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the BaseFont writer module in Ghostscript 8.62, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ps2pdf crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Postscript file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-6679?: Buffer overflow in the BaseFont writer module in Ghostscript 8.62, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ps2pdf crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Postscript file.
How severe is CVE-2008-6679?: CVE-2008-6679 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6679 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6679?: CVE-2008-6679 affects Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6679?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6679 published?: CVE-2008-6679 was published on 2009-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ghostscript:ghostscript:8.62:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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