REDHAT-BUG-2217798
First published: Tue Jun 27 2023(Updated: )
Artifex Ghostscript through 10.01.2 mishandles permission validation for pipe devices (with the %pipe% prefix or the | pipe character prefix). References <a href="https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=0974e4f2ac0005d3731e0b5c13ebc7e965540f4d">https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=0974e4f2ac0005d3731e0b5c13ebc7e965540f4d</a> <a href="https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706761">https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706761</a> <a href="https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=505eab7782b429017eb434b2b95120855f2b0e3c">https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=505eab7782b429017eb434b2b95120855f2b0e3c</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostscript | <=10.01.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=0974e4f2ac0005d3731e0b5c13ebc7e965540f4d
- https://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=706761
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=505eab7782b429017eb434b2b95120855f2b0e3c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2217805
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2217806
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2217798#c0
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=5e65eeae225c7d02d447de5abaf4a8e6d234fcea
- https://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commit;h=fb342fdb60391073a69147cb71af1ac416a81099
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:4324
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2023-36664
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5459
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2217798
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2217798?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2217798 is considered high due to improper permission validation.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2217798?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2217798, upgrade to Ghostscript version 10.01.3 or later.
Which versions of Ghostscript are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2217798?
Ghostscript versions up to and including 10.01.2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2217798.
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2217798?
REDHAT-BUG-2217798 is a permission validation vulnerability associated with pipe devices.
Who is impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2217798?
Users and administrators running affected versions of Ghostscript may be impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2217798.
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