Packages
- ghostscript - PostScript and PDF interpreter
Details
Rick de Jager discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled memory
under certain circumstances when processing PostScript documents. If a
user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted
document, an attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass the sandbox
and execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-101258)
It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled memory when
converting certain fonts. If a user or automated system were tricked into
processing a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this
issue to cause Ghostscript to crash, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2026-103226)
Paulos Yibelo discovered that Ghostscript did not properly validate
certain operands when loading fonts. If a user or automated system were
tricked into processing a specially crafted file, an attacker could
possibly...
Rick de Jager discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled memory
under certain circumstances when processing PostScript documents. If a
user or automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted
document, an attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass the sandbox
and execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2026-101258)
It was discovered that Ghostscript incorrectly handled memory when
converting certain fonts. If a user or automated system were tricked into
processing a specially crafted file, an attacker could possibly use this
issue to cause Ghostscript to crash, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2026-103226)
Paulos Yibelo discovered that Ghostscript did not properly validate
certain operands when loading fonts. If a user or automated system were
tricked into processing a specially crafted file, an attacker could
possibly use this issue to bypass the sandbox and execute arbitrary code.
(No CVE number)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10 stonking | libgs10 – 10.07.1~dfsg-1ubuntu2.1 | ||
| libgs10-common – 10.07.1~dfsg-1ubuntu2.1 | |||
| 26.04 LTS resolute | libgs10 – 10.06.0~dfsg-3ubuntu1.2 | ||
| libgs10-common – 10.06.0~dfsg-3ubuntu1.2 | |||
| 24.04 LTS noble | libgs10 – 10.02.1~dfsg1-0ubuntu7.10 | ||
| libgs10-common – 10.02.1~dfsg1-0ubuntu7.10 | |||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | libgs9 – 9.55.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu5.15 | ||
| libgs9-common – 9.55.0~dfsg1-0ubuntu5.15 | |||
| 20.04 LTS focal | libgs9 – 9.50~dfsg-5ubuntu4.15+esm3 | ||
| libgs9-common – 9.50~dfsg-5ubuntu4.15+esm3 | |||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | libgs9 – 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.18+esm6 | ||
| libgs9-common – 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.18.04.18+esm6 | |||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | libgs9 – 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.16.04.14+esm11 | ||
| libgs9-common – 9.26~dfsg+0-0ubuntu0.16.04.14+esm11 | |||
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