# ghostscript 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.13: ghostscript 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.13 for Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic)

ghostscript 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.13, released August 12, 2020, fixes 25 CVEs in ghostscript. None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High. The product is no longer supported.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-ghostscript-9.26-dfsg-0-0ubuntu0.18.04.13
- Platform: Linux
- Released: Aug 12, 2020
- Priority: High (Closes CVE-2020-16303, high severity)
- CVEs: 25, exploited: 0, on CISA KEV: 0

## Applies to

| Product | Release | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| [ghostscript](https://patchblox.com/security/data/product/linux/ghostscript.md) | Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.13 |

## CVEs this fix closes

| CVE | Priority | Title | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---:|---:|---|
| [CVE-2020-16303](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16303.md) | High | ghostscript-doc: ghostscript: use-after-free in xps_finish_image_path() in devices/vector/gdevxps.c could result in a privilege escala... | 7.8 | 0.0181 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16291](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16291.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ELSA-2021-1852: ghostscript security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE) | 5.5 | 0.0228 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16297](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16297.md) | Routine | ghostscript-tools-dvipdf: ghostscript: buffer overflow in FloydSteinbergDitheringC() in contrib/gdevbjca.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0228 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16305](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16305.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in pcx_write_rle() in contrib/japanese/gdev10v.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0225 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16296](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16296.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ELSA-2021-1852: ghostscript security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE) | 5.5 | 0.0205 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16289](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16289.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in cif_print_page() in devices/gdevcif.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0199 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16290](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16290.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in jetp3852_print_page() in devices/gdev3852.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0199 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16298](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16298.md) | Routine | ghostscript-doc: ghostscript: buffer overflow in mj_color_correct() in contrib/japanese/gdevmjc.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0199 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16304](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16304.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in image_render_color_thresh() in base/gxicolor.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0193 |  |
| [CVE-2020-17538](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-17538.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in GetNumSameData() in contrib/lips4/gdevlips.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0193 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16288](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16288.md) | Routine | ghostscript-doc: ghostscript: buffer overflow in pj_common_print_page() in devices/gdevpjet.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0193 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16292](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16292.md) | Routine | ghostscript-tools-dvipdf: ghostscript: buffer overflow in mj_raster_cmd() in contrib/japanese/gdevmjc.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0191 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16300](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16300.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in tiff12_print_page() in devices/gdevtfnx.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0191 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16287](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16287.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in lprn_is_black() in contrib/lips4/gdevlprn.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0187 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16294](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16294.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in epsc_print_page() in devices/gdevepsc.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0187 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16302](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16302.md) | Routine | ghostscript-tools-dvipdf: ghostscript: buffer overflow in jetp3852_print_page() in devices/gdev3852.c could result in a privilege escalation | 5.5 | 0.0187 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16299](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16299.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: division by zero in bj10v_print_page() in contrib/japanese/gdev10v.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0183 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16308](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16308.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: buffer overflow in p_print_image() in devices/gdevcdj.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0180 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16309](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16309.md) | Routine | ghostscript-tools-dvipdf: ghostscript: buffer overflow in lxm5700m_print_page() in devices/gdevlxm.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0180 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16301](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16301.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ELSA-2021-1852: ghostscript security, bug fix, and enhancement update (MODERATE) | 5.5 | 0.0178 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16293](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16293.md) | Routine | ghostscript-doc: ghostscript: NULL pointer dereference in compose_group_nonknockout_nonblend_isolated_allmask_common() in base/gxblend... | 5.5 | 0.0178 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16306](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16306.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: NULL pointer dereference in devices/gdevtsep.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0178 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16307](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16307.md) | Routine | ghostscript-tools-fonts: ghostscript: NULL pointer dereference in devices/vector/gdevtxtw.c and psi/zbfont.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0178 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16310](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16310.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: division by zero in dot24_print_page() in devices/gdevdm24.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0178 |  |
| [CVE-2020-16295](https://patchblox.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2020-16295.md) | Routine | ghostscript: ghostscript: NULL pointer dereference in clj_media_size() in devices/gdevclj.c could result in a DoS | 5.5 | 0.0171 |  |

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