VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-14869

CVSS score8.8 HIGH
EPSS probability3.09%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-11-15
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-648: Incorrect Use of Privileged APIs
  • CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource

Primary references