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CVE-2019-14869

Published: 2019-11-15T12:15Z
Last Modified: 2024-11-21T04:27Z
Source: MITRE CVE List
License: MITRE-CVE-TOS
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. > MITRE Terms of Use apply – see LICENSE‑MITRE.txt