CVE-2003-0204
UnknownEPSS 4.03%
Last modified
CVE-2003-0204 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. KDE 2 and KDE 3.1.1 and earlier 3.x versions allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) PostScript (PS) or (2) PDF files, related to missing -dPARANOIDSAFER and -dSAFER arguments when using the kghostview Ghostscript viewer.. EPSS estimates a 4.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
KDE 2 and KDE 3.1.1 and earlier 3.x versions allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) PostScript (PS) or (2) PDF files, related to missing -dPARANOIDSAFER and -dSAFER arguments when using the kghostview Ghostscript viewer.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 2.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.0.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.1.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.1.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.2.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 2.2.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.2 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.3 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.3a |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.4 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.5 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.0.5a |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1 |
| Kde | Kde | 3.1.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-284Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030409-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-284Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030409-1.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0204?
KDE 2 and KDE 3.1.1 and earlier 3.x versions allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) PostScript (PS) or (2) PDF files, related to missing -dPARANOIDSAFER and -dSAFER arguments when using the kghostview Ghostscript viewer.
How severe is CVE-2003-0204?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-0204 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0204?
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.
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