CVE-2014-0466
UnknownEPSS 2.32%
Last modified
CVE-2014-0466 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The fixps script in a2ps 4.14 does not use the -dSAFER option when executing gs, which allows context-dependent attackers to delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands via a crafted PostScript file.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The fixps script in a2ps 4.14 does not use the -dSAFER option when executing gs, which allows context-dependent attackers to delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands via a crafted PostScript file.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | A2ps | 4.14 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-0466?
The fixps script in a2ps 4.14 does not use the -dSAFER option when executing gs, which allows context-dependent attackers to delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands via a crafted PostScript file.
How severe is CVE-2014-0466?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0466 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0466?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2014
- CVE-2014-0460Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 5.0u61, 6u71, 7u…
- CVE-2014-0461Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u71, 7u51, and …
- CVE-2014-0462Unspecified vulnerability in OpenJDK 6 before 6b31 on Debian…
- CVE-2014-0463Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8 allows remote …
- CVE-2014-0464Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 8 allows remote …
- CVE-2014-0465Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle OpenSSO component in…
- CVE-2014-0467Buffer overflow in copy.c in Mutt before 1.5.23 allows remot…
- CVE-2014-0468Vulnerability in fusionforge in the shipped Apache configura…9.8
- CVE-2014-0469Stack-based buffer overflow in a certain Debian patch for xb…
- CVE-2014-0470super.c in Super 3.30.0 does not check the return value of t…
- CVE-2014-0471Directory traversal vulnerability in the unpacking functiona…
- CVE-2014-0472The django.core.urlresolvers.reverse function in Django befo…
Are you affected by CVE-2014-0466?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST