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.
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| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed In |
|---|---|---|---|
| artifex | ghostscript | 9.50 | - |
| redhat | 3scale_api_management | - | - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | - |
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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artifex / ghostscript
| - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | - | - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux | - | - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_desktop | - | - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server | - | - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_aus | - | - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_eus | - | - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_tus | - | - |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_workstation | - | - |
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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