CVE-2005-2471
First published: Fri Aug 05 2005(Updated: )
pstopnm in netpbm does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to convert a PostScript file into a (1) PBM, (2) PGM, or (3) PNM file, which allows external user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Netpbm | =2.10.0.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=319757
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16184
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0038/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14379
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18330
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014752
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1021
- http://www.osvdb.org/18253
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19436
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-743.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_19_sr.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/21500
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11645
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2471?
CVE-2005-2471 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2471?
To fix CVE-2005-2471, upgrade to a version of netpbm that does not have this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2005-2471?
CVE-2005-2471 affects netpbm version 2.10.0.8.
Can CVE-2005-2471 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2005-2471 requires user-assisted actions, making it more difficult for remote exploitation.
What types of files are involved in CVE-2005-2471?
CVE-2005-2471 involves PostScript files being converted into PBM, PGM, or PNM file formats.
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