CVE-2013-5653: Infoleak
First published: Thu Sep 29 2016(Updated: )
It was found that getenv and filenameforall ignore -dSAFER possibly allowing filesystem enumeration. Upstream bug: <a href="http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=694724">http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=694724</a> Upstream patch: <a href="http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=ab109aaeb3ddba59518b036fb288402a65cf7ce8">http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=ab109aaeb3ddba59518b036fb288402a65cf7ce8</a> Reference: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q3/651">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q3/651</a> Reproducer: %!PS (HOME) getenv { print (\n) print } { (variable not found\n) print } ifelse
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | =9.10 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=694724
- http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=ab109aaeb3ddba59518b036fb288402a65cf7ce8
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q3/651
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1390486
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0014.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0013.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1380327
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0014.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3691
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/28
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/29/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96497
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=694724
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=697169
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5653?
CVE-2013-5653 has a high severity rating due to its potential for filesystem enumeration.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by CVE-2013-5653?
CVE-2013-5653 affects Ghostscript version 9.10.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5653?
To fix CVE-2013-5653, you should upgrade to a version of Ghostscript that includes the relevant security patches.
What is the main issue with CVE-2013-5653?
The main issue with CVE-2013-5653 is that certain functions are ignoring security settings, allowing unauthorized filesystem access.
Which operating system is mentioned in relation to CVE-2013-5653?
The Debian GNU/Linux version 8.0 is mentioned as being affected by CVE-2013-5653.
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