CVE-2025-59798

MEDIUM
Published Sep 22, 2025 Modified Nov 3, 2025 CWE-121

Description

Artifex Ghostscript through 10.05.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in pdf_write_cmap in devices/vector/gdevpdtw.c.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-121 CWE-121

Affected Products

Vendor Product
artifex ghostscript

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-59798? +
Artifex Ghostscript through 10.05.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in pdf_write_cmap in devices/vector/gdevpdtw.c. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2025-59798? +
CVE-2025-59798 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-59798? +
CVE-2025-59798 affects products from artifex, specifically: ghostscript. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-59798? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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