UNKNOWN CVSS 9.3
Published: 2012-09-06

CVE-2012-4875

artifex gpl_ghostscript Security Advisory (CVE-2012-4875)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2012-4875 impacting artifex gpl_ghostscript. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Heap-based buffer overflow in gdevwpr2.c in Ghostscript 9.04, when processing the OutputFile device parameter, allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file name in a PostScript document. NOTE: as of 20120314, the developer was not able to reproduce the issue and disputed it

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product artifex / gpl_ghostscript
Affected Versions 9.04
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2012-4875 impacting artifex gpl_ghostscript.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2012-4875.yaml
id: cve-2012-4875

info:
  name: artifex gpl_ghostscript - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2012-4875 affecting artifex gpl_ghostscript.
    Evaluation: Heap-based buffer overflow in gdevwpr2.c in Ghostscript 9.04, when processing the OutputFile device parameter, allows user-assisted remote attackers t...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2012-4875
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 9.3
    cve-id: CVE-2012-4875
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2012-4875,artifex,gpl_ghostscript,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gpl_ghostscript"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2012-4875.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2012-4875
# Target: artifex gpl_ghostscript | CVSS: 9.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2012-4875 (artifex gpl_ghostscript)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against artifex gpl_ghostscript scope (9.04).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2012-4875.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2012-4875
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gpl_ghostscript 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gpl_ghostscript 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gpl_ghostscript

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gpl_ghostscript 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gpl_ghostscript

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2012-4875 in artifex gpl_ghostscript?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update artifex gpl_ghostscript packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2012-4875?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2012-4875?

CVE-2012-4875 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2012-4875
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor artifex
Product gpl_ghostscript
Published 2012-09-06
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C