Ghostscript 9.10 PostScript File getenv/filenameforall *-dSAFER information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Ghostscript 9.10. Affected is the function getenv/filenameforall of the component PostScript File Handler. Such manipulation of the argument *-dSAFER leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2013-5653. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Ghostscript 9.10 (Document Processing Software). Affected by this issue is the function getenv/filenameforall of the component PostScript File Handler. The manipulation of the argument *-dSAFER with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The getenv and filenameforall functions in Ghostscript 9.10 ignore the "-dSAFER" argument, which allows remote attackers to read data via a crafted postscript file.

The bug was discovered 10/21/2013. The weakness was published 03/07/2017 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-5653 since 08/30/2013. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1171 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96300 (OracleVM 3.3 / 3.4 : ghostscript (OVMSA-2017-0002)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family OracleVM Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276281 (Fedora Security Update for ghostscript (FEDORA-2016-2df27a2224)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96300) and SecurityFocus (BID 96497†). Similar entry is available at VDB-101645. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 96300
Nessus Name: OracleVM 3.3 / 3.4 : ghostscript (OVMSA-2017-0002)
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OpenVAS ID: 841544
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for ghostscript FEDORA-2016-53e8aa35f6
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09/04/2020 +1277 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
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CVE: CVE-2013-5653 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5653
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97580

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SecurityFocus: 96497 - Ghostscript CVE-2013-5653 Multiple Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2013-5653 - Ghostscript - Information Disclosure Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/07/2017 21:50
Updated: 09/04/2020 11:57
Changes: 03/07/2017 21:50 (77), 09/04/2020 11:57 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:B5D:103

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