CVE-2001-1353: Low severity Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript vulnerability
Published Sep 18, 2001
·Updated
ghostscript before 6.51 allows local users to read and write arbitrary files as the 'lp' user via the file operator, even with -dSAFER enabled.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript<=6.51
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 18, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 5, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1353?
CVE-2001-1353 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local users to exploit it.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-1353?
To fix CVE-2001-1353, upgrade Ghostscript to version 6.51 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2001-1353 have?
CVE-2001-1353 allows local users to read and write arbitrary files as the 'lp' user, which can lead to unauthorized access and modification of sensitive files.
4
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2001-1353?
Ghostscript versions prior to 6.51 are affected by CVE-2001-1353.
5
Is CVE-2001-1353 exploitable remotely?
No, CVE-2001-1353 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local access to the machine.