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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | <9.50 | |
| redhat 3scale api management | =2.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat 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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