Description
An out-of-bounds read in the function write_title() in subs.c of abcm2ps v8.14.11 allows remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via unspecified vectors.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | abcm2ps | 8.14.13-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | abcm2ps | 8.14.13-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | abcm2ps | 8.14.13-1 | — |
| Debian 9 | abcm2ps | 7.8.9-1+deb9u1 | DLA-2983-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | abcm2ps | 7.8.9-1+deb9u1build0.18.04.1 | USN-5961-1 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | abcm2ps | 8.14.11-0.1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-5961-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | abcm2ps | 8.14.6-0.1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-5961-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | abcm2ps | 7.8.9-1ubuntu0.16.04.1~esm1 | USN-5961-1 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSE Package Hub 15 SP3 | abcm2ps | 8.14.13-bp153.2.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2022:0100-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | abcm2ps | 8.14.13-bp153.2.3.1 | openSUSE-SU-2022:0100-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-5961-1 abcm2ps vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 25, 2026
- DLA-2983-1 abcm2ps - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2022:0100-1 Security update for abcm2ps SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
References
- https://github.com/leesavide/abcm2ps/commit/2f56e1179cab6affeb8afa9d6c324008fe40d8e3
- https://github.com/leesavide/abcm2ps/issues/85
- FEDORA-2022-6b46927596 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2022-68d22975a4 vendor-advisory
- FEDORA-2022-93025de981 vendor-advisory
- [debian-lts-announce] 20220417 [SECURITY] [DLA 2983-1] abcm2ps security update mailing-list