CVE-2001-1353: Low severity Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript vulnerability

Published Sep 18, 2001
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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

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.

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