Description
ps2epsi creates insecure temporary files when calling ghostscript, which allows local attackers to overwrite arbitrary files.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | gs-common | 0.3.3.0woody1 | DSA-286 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-286 gs-common - insecure temporary file Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-286 vendor-advisory