Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.10.2019.0236
Category:	Mageia Linux Local Security Checks
Title:	Mageia: Security Advisory (MGASA-2019-0236)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'ghostscript' package(s) announced via the MGASA-2019-0236 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'ghostscript' package(s) announced via the MGASA-2019-0236 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: Updated ghostscript packages fix security vulnerability: It was found that 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 (CVE-2019-10216). Also, the Mageia 7 update fixes a bounding box issue that affects klatexformula (mga#24866). Affected Software/OS: 'ghostscript' package(s) on Mageia 6, Mageia 7. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 6.8 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2019-10216 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202004-03
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