CVE-2019-14869
15.11.2019, 12:15
A flaw was found in all versions of ghostscript 9.x before 9.50, where the `.charkeys` procedure, where it 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 within the Ghostscript and access files outside of restricted areas or execute commands.Enginsight
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| artifex | ghostscript | 9.00 ≤ 𝑥 < 9.50 |
| opensuse | leap | 15.0 |
| opensuse | leap | 15.1 |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Debian Releases
Ubuntu Releases
Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-648 - Incorrect Use of Privileged APIsThe application does not conform to the API requirements for a function call that requires extra privileges. This could allow attackers to gain privileges by causing the function to be called incorrectly.
- CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical ResourceThe product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
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