SB2019091609 - OpenSUSE Linux update for ghostscript
Published: September 16, 2019 Updated: July 18, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019091609
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10216)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within the .buildfont1 procedure when making privileged secure calls. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted PostScript file, trick the victim into opening it, bypass the ‘-dSAFER’ restrictions and access arbitrary file on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.