CVE-2024-33869
ghostscript: path traversal and command execution due to path reduction
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 16, 2024
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in Ghostscript. In certain circumstances, path reduction in the "gp_validate_path_len" function may allow path traversal or possible command execution.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.3CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE-23 · Relative Path Traversal