CVE-2019-10216
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CVE-2019-10216 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In ghostscript before version 9.50, the .buildfont1 procedure did not properly secure its privileged calls, enabling scripts to bypass `-dSAFER` restrictions. An attacker could abuse this flaw by creating a specially crafted PostScript file that could escalate privileges and access files outside of restricted areas.. EPSS estimates a 2.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In ghostscript before version 9.50, the .buildfont1 procedure did not properly secure its privileged calls, enabling scripts to bypass `-dSAFER` restrictions. An attacker could abuse this flaw by creating a specially crafted PostScript file that could escalate privileges and access files outside of restricted areas.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Artifex | Ghostscript | < 9.50 |
| Redhat | 3scale Api Management | 2.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.7 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10216Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202004-03Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10216Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202004-03Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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