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CVE-2019-14813 Detail

Description

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.


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Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization cwe source acceptance level NIST  
CWE-648 Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs Red Hat, Inc.  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2019-14813
NVD Published Date:
09/06/2019
NVD Last Modified:
11/20/2024
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.
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