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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2019-10216

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 crea...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ArtifexGhostscript< 9.50
Redhat3Scale Api Management2.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux5.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-648

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-10216?

CVE-2019-10216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 crea...

How severe is CVE-2019-10216?

CVE-2019-10216 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-10216?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Artifex Ghostscript, Redhat 3Scale Api Management, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server.