gsd-2019-14869
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:23
Details
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.
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CVE-2019-14869


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      "https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3890",
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      "https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-14869",
      "https://advisories.mageia.org/CVE-2019-14869.html",
      "https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2019-14869",
      "https://linux.oracle.com/cve/CVE-2019-14869.html"
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}


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