How severe is CVE-2000-1163?

CVE-2000-1163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2000-1163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2000-1163?

CVE-2000-1163 primarily affects Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1163?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2000-1163 published?

CVE-2000-1163 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2000-1163

CVE-2000-1163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript
Published: 2001-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2000-1163?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2000-1163?: CVE-2000-1163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2000-1163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2000-1163?: CVE-2000-1163 primarily affects Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2000-1163 published?: CVE-2000-1163 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10cl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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