CVE-2002-1569

Name: CVE-2002-1569
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2003-11-17T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-1569 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gv 3.5.8, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the filename for (1) a PDF file or (2) a gzip file.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

gv 3.5.8, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the filename for (1) a PDF file or (2) a gzip file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ghostview	Ghostview	1.3
Ghostview	Ghostview	1.4
Ghostview	Ghostview	1.4.1
Ghostview	Ghostview	1.5
Gv	Gv	2.7.6
Gv	Gv	2.7b1
Gv	Gv	2.7b2
Gv	Gv	2.7b3
Gv	Gv	2.7b4
Gv	Gv	2.7b5
Gv	Gv	2.9.4
Gv	Gv	3.0.0
Gv	Gv	3.0.4
Gv	Gv	3.1.4
Gv	Gv	3.1.6
Gv	Gv	3.2.4
Gv	Gv	3.4.2
Gv	Gv	3.4.3
Gv	Gv	3.4.12
Gv	Gv	3.5.2
Gv	Gv	3.5.3
Gv	Gv	3.5.8

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0033.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103348446009076&w=2
http://www.epita.fr/~bevand_m/asa/asa-0000Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5840Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10231
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-10/0033.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103348446009076&w=2
http://www.epita.fr/~bevand_m/asa/asa-0000Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5840Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10231

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2003
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1569?

gv 3.5.8, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the filename for (1) a PDF file or (2) a gzip file.

How severe is CVE-2002-1569?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1569 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1569?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-1569?

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Source: NVD / NIST