high
7.8
CWE
648
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-10216

First published: Wed Nov 27 2019(Updated: )

In ghostscript before version 9.50, the .buildfont1 procedure did not properly secure its privileged calls, enabling scripts to bypass `-dSAFER` restrictions. An attacker could abuse this flaw by creating a specially crafted PostScript file that could escalate privileges and access files outside of restricted areas.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Artifex Ghostscript<9.50
Redhat 3scale Api Management=2.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.7
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.7
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.7
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-10216?

    CVE-2019-10216 is a vulnerability in ghostscript before version 9.50 that enables scripts to bypass `-dSAFER` restrictions and escalate privileges.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-10216?

    CVE-2019-10216 has a severity value of 7.8, which is classified as high.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-10216?

    Artifex Ghostscript before version 9.50, Redhat 3scale API Management version 2.6, and various versions of Redhat Enterprise Linux are affected by CVE-2019-10216.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-10216?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-10216 by creating a specially crafted PostScript file that can escalate privileges and access files outside the intended scope.

  • Are there any references and additional information about CVE-2019-10216?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-10216 at the following references: [1] http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commitdiff;h=5b85ddd19 [2] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-10216 [3] https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202004-03

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