CVE-2013-5653
UnknownEPSS 1.96%
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CVE-2013-5653 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The getenv and filenameforall functions in Ghostscript 9.10 ignore the "-dSAFER" argument, which allows remote attackers to read data via a crafted postscript file.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The getenv and filenameforall functions in Ghostscript 9.10 ignore the "-dSAFER" argument, which allows remote attackers to read data via a crafted postscript file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Afpl Ghostscript | 9.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3691Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/28Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=694724Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697169Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1380327Issue Tracking, Patch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3691Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/28Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/5Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=694724Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697169Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1380327Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2013-5653?
The getenv and filenameforall functions in Ghostscript 9.10 ignore the "-dSAFER" argument, which allows remote attackers to read data via a crafted postscript file.
How severe is CVE-2013-5653?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5653 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5653?
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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