CVE-2019-10216

ghostscript: -dSAFER escape via .buildfont1 (701394)

Published Nov 27, 2019 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1880-1 ghostscript security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4499-1 ghostscript security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2019-2231 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4092-1 Ghostscript vulnerability
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