CVE-2023-36664
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 3.21%
Last modified
CVE-2023-36664 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Artifex Ghostscript through 10.01.2 mishandles permission validation for pipe devices (with the %pipe% prefix or the | pipe character prefix).. EPSS estimates a 3.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Artifex Ghostscript through 10.01.2 mishandles permission validation for pipe devices (with the %pipe% prefix or the | pipe character prefix).
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 | <= 10.01.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 12.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 38 |
References
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706761Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5446Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706761Issue Tracking, Permissions Required
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5446Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-36664?
Artifex Ghostscript through 10.01.2 mishandles permission validation for pipe devices (with the %pipe% prefix or the | pipe character prefix).
How severe is CVE-2023-36664?
CVE-2023-36664 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36664?
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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