How severe is CVE-2024-29508?

CVE-2024-29508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29508?

CVE-2024-29508 affects Artifex Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29508?

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

Does CVE-2024-29508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26511.

When was CVE-2024-29508 published?

CVE-2024-29508 was published on 2024-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29508

CVE-2024-29508 is a low-severity vulnerability in Artifex Ghostscript with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. 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-122.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26511
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Artifex Ghostscript
Published: 2024-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.0 has a heap-based pointer disclosure (observable in a constructed BaseFont name) in the function pdf_base_font_alloc.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29508?: Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.0 has a heap-based pointer disclosure (observable in a constructed BaseFont name) in the function pdf_base_font_alloc.
How severe is CVE-2024-29508?: CVE-2024-29508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29508?: CVE-2024-29508 affects Artifex Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29508 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29508 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26511.
When was CVE-2024-29508 published?: CVE-2024-29508 was published on 2024-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:artifex:ghostscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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