How severe is CVE-2002-1569?

CVE-2002-1569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1569 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1569?

CVE-2002-1569 primarily affects Ghostview. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1569?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-1569 published?

CVE-2002-1569 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1569

CVE-2002-1569 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ghostview with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ghostview
Published: 2003-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gv 3.5.8, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the filename for (1) a PDF file or (2) a gzip file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1569?: gv 3.5.8, and possibly earlier versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the filename for (1) a PDF file or (2) a gzip file.
How severe is CVE-2002-1569?: CVE-2002-1569 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1569 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1569?: CVE-2002-1569 primarily affects Ghostview. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1569?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1569 published?: CVE-2002-1569 was published on 2003-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

cpe:2.3:a:ghostview:ghostview:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ghostview:ghostview:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ghostview:ghostview:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ghostview:ghostview:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.7b5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:2.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gv:gv:3.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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