Vulnerability Description
KDE 2 and KDE 3.1.1 and earlier 3.x versions allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) PostScript (PS) or (2) PDF files, related to missing -dPARANOIDSAFER and -dSAFER arguments when using the kghostview Ghostscript viewer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kde | 2.0 |
References
- http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=53343
- http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=56808
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000668
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000747
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105001557020141&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105012994719099&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105017403010459&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105034222521369&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-284PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-293
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-296
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030409-1.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:049
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-002.html
- http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=53343
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0204?
CVE-2003-0204 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). KDE 2 and KDE 3.1.1 and earlier 3.x versions allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via (1) PostScript (PS) or (2) PDF files, related to missing -dPARANOIDSAFER and -dSAFER arguments when usin...
How severe is CVE-2003-0204?
CVE-2003-0204 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0204?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kde Kde.