CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1185

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The vulnerability in Enscript 1.6.3 is due to the lack of filename sanitization, allowing remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted filenames.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves the possibility of remote or local arbitrary code execution on the system, which could lead to full compromise of the server or workstation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade Enscript to version 1.6.4 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Enscript 1.6.3 does not sanitize filenames, which allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted filenames.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS