How severe is CVE-2015-3228?

CVE-2015-3228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3228?

CVE-2015-3228 affects Artifex Afpl Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3228?

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

When was CVE-2015-3228 published?

CVE-2015-3228 was published on 2015-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3228

CVE-2015-3228 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Artifex Afpl Ghostscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Artifex Afpl Ghostscript
Published: 2015-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in the gs_heap_alloc_bytes function in base/gsmalloc.c in Ghostscript 9.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Postscript (ps) file, as demonstrated by using the ps2pdf command, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3228?: Integer overflow in the gs_heap_alloc_bytes function in base/gsmalloc.c in Ghostscript 9.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted Postscript (ps) file, as demonstrated by using the ps2pdf command, which triggers an out-of-bounds read or write.
How severe is CVE-2015-3228?: CVE-2015-3228 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3228?: CVE-2015-3228 affects Artifex Afpl Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3228?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3228 published?: CVE-2015-3228 was published on 2015-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:artifex:afpl_ghostscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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