Intrusion PreventionGhostscript.PS.File.Access.Command.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Command Injection vulnerability in Ghostscript.
The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation when handling a crafted SVG File. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary OS commands within the context of the application, via a crafted SVG File.
Affected Products
Ghostscript/GhostPDL 9.50
Ghostscript/GhostPDL 9.52
Ghostscript/GhostPDL 9.53.3
Ghostscript/GhostPDL 9.54.0
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrades or patches from the vendor.
https://www.ghostscript.com/doc/9.55.0/News.htm
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-25 | 20.321 | Sig Added |
| 2021-10-27 | 18.186 | Default_action:pass:drop |
| 2021-10-19 | 18.181 |
| ID | 50848 |
| Created | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Updated | Apr 17, 2023 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2021-3781 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 0.34% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux, BSD |
| Affected App | Other |