# CVE-2002-0836: dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-09-01 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

dvips converter for Postscript files in the tetex package calls the system() function insecurely, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via certain print jobs, possibly involving fonts.

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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103497852330838&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5978
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104005975415582&w=2
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000537
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/169841
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-207
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/4567
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-195.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10365.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-194.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-070.php

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