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CVE-2019-14869

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 3.43%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2019-11-15 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8. See the original NVD description below for full technical details.

CVE
CVE-2019-14869
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
3.43%

Original NVD 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.

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