CVE-2019-10216
High
Description
In ghostscript before version 9.50, the .buildfont1 procedure did not properly secure its privileged calls, enabling scripts to bypass `-dSAFER` restrictions. An attacker could abuse this flaw by creating a specially crafted PostScript file that could escalate privileges and access files outside of restricted areas.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Artifex Ghostscript
PublishedNov 27, 2019
First seenNov 27, 2019
Weakness typeCWE-648CWE-648
How to fix
Update
- artifex ghostscript9.50 or later
Vendor advisories
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| artifex ghostscript | v < 9.50 | 9.50 |
| redhat 3scale_api_management | 2.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux | 5.0, 6.0, 8.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 7.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 7.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_aus | 7.7 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_eus | 7.7 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_tus | 7.7 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 7.0 | — |
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