How severe is CVE-2004-0967?

CVE-2004-0967 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-0967 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0967?

CVE-2004-0967 primarily affects Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0967?

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-2004-0967 published?

CVE-2004-0967 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0967

CVE-2004-0967 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript
Published: 2005-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) pj-gs.sh, (2) ps2epsi, (3) pv.sh, and (4) sysvlp.sh scripts in the ESP Ghostscript (espgs) package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and other operating systems, allow local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0967?: The (1) pj-gs.sh, (2) ps2epsi, (3) pv.sh, and (4) sysvlp.sh scripts in the ESP Ghostscript (espgs) package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and other operating systems, allow local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0967?: CVE-2004-0967 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-0967 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0967?: CVE-2004-0967 primarily affects Aladdin Enterprises Ghostscript. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0967?: 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-2004-0967 published?: CVE-2004-0967 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.10:*:mdk:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.10_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.10_1:*:mdk:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.12cl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.10cl:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.50:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.50.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:5.50.8_7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:6.51:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:6.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:6.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:7.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aladdin_enterprises:ghostscript:7.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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