CVE-2019-14869

A flaw was found in all versions of ghostscript 9.x before 9.50, where the `.charkeys` procedure, where it 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 within the Ghostscript and access files outside of restricted areas or execute commands.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:artifex:ghostscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 3 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

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Information

Published : 2019-11-15 12:15

Updated : 2024-02-04 20:39


NVD link : CVE-2019-14869

Mitre link : CVE-2019-14869

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-14869


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Products Affected

fedoraproject

  • fedora

artifex

  • ghostscript

opensuse

  • leap
CWE
CWE-732

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

CWE-648

Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs