Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-3835
It was found that the superexec operator was available in the internal dictionary in ghostscript before 9.27. A specially crafted PostScript file could use this flaw in order to, for example, have access to the file system outside of the constrains imposed by -dSAFER.
Products affected by CVE-2019-3835
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:ansible_tower:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-3835
0.44%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 62 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-3835
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
8.6
|
2.9
|
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. | |
|
5.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-3835
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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 does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-3835
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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://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/A43SRQAEHQCKSEMIBINHUNIGHTDCZD7F/
[SECURITY] Fedora 28 Update: ghostscript-9.26-4.fc28 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Release Notes;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/04/msg00021.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1761-1] ghostscript security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107855
Ghostscript CVE-2019-3835 Security Bypass VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/4
Bugtraq: [slackware-security] ghostscript (SSA:2019-092-01)Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152367/Slackware-Security-Advisory-ghostscript-Updates.html
Slackware Security Advisory - ghostscript Updates ≈ Packet StormThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2019-3835
1677588 – (CVE-2019-3835) CVE-2019-3835 ghostscript: superexec operator is available (700585)Issue Tracking;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SVERLGEU3OV6RNZ2SIBXREWD3BF5H23N/
[SECURITY] Fedora 30 Update: ghostscript-9.26-4.fc30 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Release Notes;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://bugs.ghostscript.com/show_bug.cgi?id=700585
700585 – is superexec still available ?Permissions Required;Vendor Advisory
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https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/28
Bugtraq: [SECURITY] [DSA 4432-1] ghostscript security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4432
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-4432-1 ghostscriptThird Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0652
RHSA-2019:0652 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ANBSCZABXQUEQWIKNWJ35IYX24M227EI/
[SECURITY] Fedora 29 Update: ghostscript-9.26-4.fc29 - package-announce - Fedora Mailing-ListsMailing List;Release Notes;Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:0971
RHSA-2019:0971 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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