vulnerability
Ubuntu: USN-4092-1 (CVE-2019-10216): Ghostscript vulnerability
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 | Mar 27, 2026 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
Aug 12, 2019
Added
Aug 13, 2019
Modified
Mar 27, 2026
Description
In ghostscript before version 9.50, the .buildfont1 procedure 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 and access files outside of restricted areas.
Solutions
ubuntu-upgrade-ghostscriptubuntu-upgrade-libgs9
Rapid7 Labs
2026 Global Threat Landscape Report
The predictive window has collapsed. Exploitation follows disclosure in days. See how attackers are accelerating and how to stay ahead.