CVE-2010-1869

CVE-2010-1869 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Artifex Gpl Ghostscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the parser function in GhostScript 8.70 and 8.64 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1869?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the parser function in GhostScript 8.70 and 8.64 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript file.
How severe is CVE-2010-1869?
CVE-2010-1869 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-1869 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1869?
CVE-2010-1869 primarily affects Artifex Gpl Ghostscript. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1869?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-1869 published?
CVE-2010-1869 was published on 2010-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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