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CVE-2012-4405

CWE-189Published: September 18, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple integer underflows in the icmLut_allocate function in International Color Consortium (ICC) Format library (icclib), as used in Ghostscript 9.06 and Argyll Color Management System, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) PostScript or (2) PDF file with embedded images, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow. NOTE: this issue is also described as an array index error.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-4405 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityM

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityP

IntegrityP

AvailabilityP

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

argyllcms1 product(s)

cms

color1 product(s)

icclib

ghostscript1 product(s)

ghostscript

Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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All References (30)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00031.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00001.html

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00015.html

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1256.html

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http://secunia.com/advisories/50719

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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-17.xml

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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:151

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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:089

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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:090

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/11/2

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55494

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027517

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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1581-1

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78411

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https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0301

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-4405

CVSS Score6.8 / 10

SeverityMEDIUM

WeaknessCWE-189

CISA KEVNo

Affected3 vendor(s)

PublishedSep 18, 2012

Related CVEs (CWE-189)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2012-4405 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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