How severe is CVE-2017-9619?

CVE-2017-9619 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9619 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9619?

CVE-2017-9619 affects Artifex Ghostscript Ghostxps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9619?

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-2017-9619 published?

CVE-2017-9619 was published on 2017-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9619

CVE-2017-9619 is a high-severity vulnerability in Artifex Ghostscript Ghostxps with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Artifex Ghostscript Ghostxps
Published: 2017-07-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The xps_true_callback_glyph_name function in xps/xpsttf.c in Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation Violation and application crash) via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9619?: The xps_true_callback_glyph_name function in xps/xpsttf.c in Artifex Ghostscript GhostXPS 9.21 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Segmentation Violation and application crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2017-9619?: CVE-2017-9619 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9619 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9619?: CVE-2017-9619 affects Artifex Ghostscript Ghostxps. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9619?: 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-2017-9619 published?: CVE-2017-9619 was published on 2017-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:artifex:ghostscript_ghostxps:9.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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