CVE-2001-1353

CVE-2001-1353 is a low-severity vulnerability in Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

ghostscript before 6.51 allows local users to read and write arbitrary files as the 'lp' user via the file operator, even with -dSAFER enabled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1353?
ghostscript before 6.51 allows local users to read and write arbitrary files as the 'lp' user via the file operator, even with -dSAFER enabled.
How severe is CVE-2001-1353?
CVE-2001-1353 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1353 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1353?
CVE-2001-1353 affects Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1353?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1353 published?
CVE-2001-1353 was published on 2001-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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