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DEBIAN-CVE-2019-14869

DEBIAN-CVE-2019-14869 PUBLISHED CVSS 8.800000190734863 HIGH

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.

Risk Scores

CVSS 3.1
8.800000190734863
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Debian:14ghostscript0, 0, 0
Debian:11ghostscript0, 0, 0
Debian:12ghostscript0, 0, 0
Debian:13ghostscript0, 0, 0

Timeline

  • Nov 15, 2019 CVE Published
  • Apr 28, 2026 CVE Updated
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