CVE-2005-2536
UnknownEPSS 2.34%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2536 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. pstotext before 1.8g does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to extract plain text from PostScript and PDF files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious PostScript file.. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pstotext before 1.8g does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to extract plain text from PostScript and PDF files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious PostScript file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pstotext | Pstotext | <= 1.9.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16183/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200507-29.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16183/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200507-29.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2536?
pstotext before 1.8g does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to extract plain text from PostScript and PDF files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious PostScript file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2536?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2536 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2536?
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-2005-2536?
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