Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-14869

A flaw was found in all versions of ghostscript 9.x before 9.50, where the `.charkeys` procedure, where it 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 within the Ghostscript and access files outside of restricted areas or execute commands.
Published 2019-11-15 12:15:11
Updated 2020-10-09 13:12:02
Source Red Hat, Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org

Products affected by CVE-2019-14869

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-14869

EPSS FAQ
0.44%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History
~ 74 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2019-14869

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source First Seen
6.8
 MEDIUM AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
8.6
6.4
 NIST
7.3
 HIGH CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
3.9
3.4
 Red Hat, Inc.
8.8
 HIGH CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
2.8
5.9
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2019-14869

  • 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)
  • The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.
    Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2019-14869

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