CVE-2019-10216 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2019-10216 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 27/11/2019 | CVE Updated: 04/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2019
Source: redhat | Vendor: ghostscript | Product: ghostscript
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2019-10216 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.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-648
CWE Name: CWE-648
Source: ghostscript

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).