Critical Security Update for Ghostscript: DSA-5888-1
Summary
DSA-5888-1: ghostscript - security update. Affects ghostscript versions < 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u7. Fixed in 10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u7. How to fix ↓
Check if this vulnerability affects your application
Upload a manifest or SBOM and we'll show whether you're affected, plus every other risky package in the same scan.
No signup required · Results in about 60 seconds
Background
Ghostscript is an interpreter for the PostScript language and for PDF. It is widely used for processing and rendering documents in various formats. The package is essential for applications that require document manipulation and rendering capabilities. However, it has recently been identified as vulnerable to several security issues that could potentially compromise system integrity.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerabilities identified in Ghostscript, tracked under CVE-2025-27830 to CVE-2025-27836, stem from flaws in the handling of certain document types. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, leading to unauthorized access or denial of service. The issues arise from improper input validation and memory management, making it crucial for users to address these vulnerabilities promptly.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
10.0.0~dfsg-11+deb12u7
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade ghostscriptTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary measure, users can limit the use of Ghostscript for processing untrusted documents until the update is applied. Additionally, consider using alternative tools for document rendering that do not have these vulnerabilities.
Conclusion
The recent vulnerabilities in Ghostscript pose significant risks to users and systems. It is imperative to update to the latest patched version to mitigate these risks. Users should also consider using tools like Vulert to monitor for vulnerabilities in their applications.
See every vulnerability recorded for ghostscript →
FAQ
Ghostscript is an interpreter for PostScript and PDF files, widely used for document processing.
The vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service, compromising system security.
You can use Vulert's playground at Vulert Scanner to check if your application is affected without any signup.
As a workaround, limit the processing of untrusted documents and consider using alternative document rendering tools.
Detailed information about the vulnerabilities can be found in the Debian security advisory DSA-5888-1.
Related vulnerabilities
Recent vulnerabilities recorded for ghostscript.
