VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-10216

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability2.30%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-11-27
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

In ghostscript before version 9.50, the .buildfont1 procedure 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 and access files outside of restricted areas.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-648: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs

Primary references