CVE-2019-6116

CVE-2019-6116 is a high-severity vulnerability in Artifex Ghostscript with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 44% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

In Artifex Ghostscript through 9.26, ephemeral or transient procedures can allow access to system operators, leading to remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-6116?
In Artifex Ghostscript through 9.26, ephemeral or transient procedures can allow access to system operators, leading to remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2019-6116?
CVE-2019-6116 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-6116 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 44% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-6116?
CVE-2019-6116 primarily affects Artifex Ghostscript. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-6116?
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-2019-6116 published?
CVE-2019-6116 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

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