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CVE-2010-2055

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

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CVE-2010-2055 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ghostscript 8.71 and earlier reads initialization files from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PostScript commands via a Trojan horse file, related to improper support for the -P- option to the gs program, as demonstrated using gs_init.ps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4820.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Ghostscript 8.71 and earlier reads initialization files from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PostScript commands via a Trojan horse file, related to improper support for the -P- option to the gs program, as demonstrated using gs_init.ps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4820.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.51%

39.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript6.0
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript6.01
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript6.50
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript7.00
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript7.03
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript7.04
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.00
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.11
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.12
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.13
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.14
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.50
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.51
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.52
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.53
ArtifexAfpl Ghostscript8.54
ArtifexGhostscript Fonts6.0
ArtifexGhostscript Fonts8.11
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript<= 8.71
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.01
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.15
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.50
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.51
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.54
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.56
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.57
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.60
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.61
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.62
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.63
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.64
ArtifexGpl Ghostscript8.70

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2055?
Ghostscript 8.71 and earlier reads initialization files from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PostScript commands via a Trojan horse file, related to improper support for the -P- option to the gs program, as demonstrated using gs_init.ps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4820.
How severe is CVE-2010-2055?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2055 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2055?
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Source: NVD / NIST