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AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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The fixps script in a2ps 4.14 does not use the -dSAFER option when executing gs, which allows context-dependent attackers to delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands via a crafted PostScript file.
AnalysisAI
The fixps script in a2ps 4.14 does not use the -dSAFER option when executing gs, which allows context-dependent attackers to delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands via a crafted. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
The fixps script in a2ps 4.14 does not use the -dSAFER option when executing gs, which allows context-dependent attackers to delete arbitrary files or execute arbitrary commands via a crafted PostScript file. Affected products include: Gnu A2Ps.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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