CVE-2000-1163

Description

ghostscript before 5.10-16 uses an empty LD_RUN_PATH environmental variable to find libraries in the current directory, which could allow local users to execute commands as other users by placing a Trojan horse library into a directory from which another user executes ghostscript.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.09%

Vendor Advisory calderasystems.com Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory com.br Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2000-041.0.txt	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5564	vdb entry
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-074.php3	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1991	vdb entry patch vendor advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000343	vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2000/20001123	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1163?: CVE-2000-1163 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1163?: To fix CVE-2000-1163, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-1163 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-1163 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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