CVE-1999-0155

Summary

CVE-1999-0155 is a vulnerability affecting the ghostscript command with the -dSAFER option. Hackers can exploit this weakness to execute remote commands, making it a significant security risk. The option, which is intended to enhance security, inadvertently creates an opening for attackers to bypass it and gain unauthorized access. This flaw was first identified in 1999 and poses a threat to systems that use ghostscript with this particular option. It is essential for organizations to update their ghostscript configurations or apply the appropriate patches to mitigate this vulnerability.

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