CentOS Linux: CVE-2019-14869: Important: ghostscript security update (Multiple Advisories)
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)
- centos-upgrade-ghostscript
- centos-upgrade-ghostscript-cups
- centos-upgrade-ghostscript-debuginfo
- centos-upgrade-ghostscript-debugsource
- centos-upgrade-ghostscript-doc
- centos-upgrade-ghostscript-gtk
- centos-upgrade-ghostscript-gtk-debuginfo
- centos-upgrade-ghostscript-x11-debuginfo
- centos-upgrade-libgs
- centos-upgrade-libgs-debuginfo
- centos-upgrade-libgs-devel
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