How severe is CVE-2024-29510?

CVE-2024-29510 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-29510 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-29510?

CVE-2024-29510 affects Artifex Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-29510?

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

Does CVE-2024-29510 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-29510 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26513.

When was CVE-2024-29510 published?

CVE-2024-29510 was published on 2024-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-29510

CVE-2024-29510 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Artifex Ghostscript with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-693.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 28% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-26513
Weakness: CWE-693
Affected product: Artifex Ghostscript
Published: 2024-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.1 allows memory corruption, and SAFER sandbox bypass, via format string injection with a uniprint device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-29510?: Artifex Ghostscript before 10.03.1 allows memory corruption, and SAFER sandbox bypass, via format string injection with a uniprint device.
How severe is CVE-2024-29510?: CVE-2024-29510 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-29510 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-29510?: CVE-2024-29510 affects Artifex Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29510?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-29510 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-29510 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-26513.
When was CVE-2024-29510 published?: CVE-2024-29510 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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