Oracle Linux: (CVE-2019-14869) (Multiple Advisories): ghostscript security update
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.
Solution(s)
- oracle-linux-upgrade-ghostscript
- oracle-linux-upgrade-ghostscript-cups
- oracle-linux-upgrade-ghostscript-doc
- oracle-linux-upgrade-ghostscript-gtk
- oracle-linux-upgrade-ghostscript-tools-dvipdf
- oracle-linux-upgrade-ghostscript-tools-fonts
- oracle-linux-upgrade-ghostscript-tools-printing
- oracle-linux-upgrade-ghostscript-x11
- oracle-linux-upgrade-libgs
- oracle-linux-upgrade-libgs-devel
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