Critical Ghostscript Vulnerabilities Addressed with Latest Ubuntu Security Updates
5 July 2024 at 05:26
Canonical has recently issued a series of crucial Ubuntu security updates aimed at addressing multiple vulnerabilities in Ghostscript, a widely utilized tool for interpreting PostScript and PDF files. These vulnerabilities, discovered by various security researchers, posed significant risks such as bypassing security restrictions and executing malicious code on affected systems.
Ghostscript plays a pivotal role in converting PostScript and PDF files into formats readable by computer screens or printable by physical printers. This functionality is essential for viewing and printing documents accurately across various platforms.
Canonical has recently addressed several critical vulnerabilities in Ghostscript through updates to the Ubuntu operating system. These Ghostscript vulnerabilities, identified under specific CVEs, posed significant risks to system security and integrity.