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CVE-2003-0204

First published: Tue Apr 15 2003(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
KDE KDE=2.2.1
KDE KDE=2.1.2
KDE KDE=2.0
KDE KDE=3.0.2
KDE KDE=3.0.5
KDE KDE=2.2
KDE KDE=2.0.1
KDE KDE=2.1
KDE KDE=3.0.1
KDE KDE=2.2.2
KDE KDE=3.0
KDE KDE=3.1
KDE KDE=3.1.1
KDE KDE=2.1.1
KDE KDE=3.0.3
KDE KDE=3.0.3a
KDE KDE=3.0.4
KDE KDE=3.0.5a

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0204?

    CVE-2003-0204 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its capability to execute arbitrary commands.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0204?

    To fix CVE-2003-0204, upgrade to a version of KDE that includes the necessary -dPARANOIDSAFER and -dSAFER arguments in the Ghostscript viewer settings.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2003-0204?

    CVE-2003-0204 affects KDE versions from 2.0 to 3.1.1, including multiple specific sub-versions.

  • What types of files can exploit CVE-2003-0204?

    CVE-2003-0204 can be exploited via specially crafted PostScript (PS) or PDF files.

  • Can CVE-2003-0204 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0204 could be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PS or PDF file.

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