How severe is CVE-2005-2536?

CVE-2005-2536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-2536 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2536?

CVE-2005-2536 affects Pstotext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2536?

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-2005-2536 published?

CVE-2005-2536 was published on 2005-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2536

CVE-2005-2536 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pstotext 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% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pstotext
Published: 2005-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pstotext before 1.8g does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to extract plain text from PostScript and PDF files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious PostScript file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2536?: pstotext before 1.8g does not properly use the "-dSAFER" option when calling Ghostscript to extract plain text from PostScript and PDF files, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a malicious PostScript file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2536?: CVE-2005-2536 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-2536 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2536?: CVE-2005-2536 affects Pstotext. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2536?: 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-2005-2536 published?: CVE-2005-2536 was published on 2005-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pstotext:pstotext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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