Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-14813
A flaw was found in ghostscript, versions 9.x before 9.50, in the setsystemparams procedure where it did not properly secure its privileged calls, enabling scripts to bypass `-dSAFER` restrictions. A specially crafted PostScript file could disable security protection and then have access to the file system, or execute arbitrary commands.
Products affected by CVE-2019-14813
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:openshift_container_platform:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:31:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:leap:15.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:artifex:ghostscript:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2019-14813
Top countries where our scanners detected CVE-2019-14813
Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
53
IPs affected by CVE-2019-14813 676,278
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-14813
0.72%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 80 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-14813
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
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NIST | |
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7.3
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
3.9
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3.4
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Red Hat, Inc. | |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-14813
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The product does not conform to the API requirements for a function call that requires extra privileges. This could allow attackers to gain privileges by causing the function to be called incorrectly.Assigned by: secalert@redhat.com (Secondary)
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The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-14813
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZP34D27RKYV2POJ3NJLSVCHUA5V5C45A/
[SECURITY] Fedora 30 Update: ghostscript-9.27-1.fc30 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00088.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2019:2223-1: important: Security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202004-03
GPL Ghostscript: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202004-03) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2594
RHSA-2019:2594 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6AATIHU32MYKUOXQDJQU4X4DDVL7NAY3/
[SECURITY] Fedora 29 Update: ghostscript-9.27-1.fc29 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00007.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1915-1] ghostscript security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/15
Bugtraq: [SECURITY] [DSA 4518-1] ghostscript security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4518
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4518-1 ghostscriptThird Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-14813
1743737 – (CVE-2019-14813) CVE-2019-14813 ghostscript: Safer mode bypass by .forceput exposure in setsystemparams (701443)Issue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-09/msg00090.html
[security-announce] openSUSE-SU-2019:2222-1: important: Security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LBUC4DBBJTRFNCR3IODBV4IXB2C2HI3V/
[SECURITY] Fedora 31 Update: ghostscript-9.27-1.fc31 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://git.ghostscript.com/?p=ghostpdl.git;a=commitdiff;h=885444fcbe10dc42787ecb76686c8ee4dd33bf33
git.ghostscript.com Git - ghostpdl.git/commitdiffMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2019:2824
Third Party Advisory
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