CVE-2010-2055

ghostscript: gs_init.ps searched in current directory despite -P-

Published Jul 22, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Ghostscript 8.71 and earlier reads initialization files from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PostScript commands via a Trojan horse file, related to improper support for the -P- option to the gs program, as demonstrated using gs_init.ps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4820.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-2075 Ghostscript 8.71 and earlier reads initialization files from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PostScript commands via a Trojan horse file, related to improper support for the -P- option to the gs program, as demonstrated using gs_init.ps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4820.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 2:17 AM
Reserved
May 25, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 22, 2010, 5:43 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:19 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
May 26, 2010, 12:00 AM