ID:9935 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Ghostscript - CVE-2023-36664

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:9935 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Ghostscript - CVE-2023-36664

ID:9935 - Exploit for OS Command Injection in Ghostscript - CVE-2023-36664

Published: June 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU77939
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36664
CWE-ID: CWE-78
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Ghostscript

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation for pipe devices (with the %pipe% prefix or the | pipe character prefix). A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PDF file and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.