CVE-2019-14869

HighCVSS 8.8/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-648 CWE-732

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2019
Last modified: Jun 17, 2026
NVD status: Modified

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