CVE-2002-1223: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1223: Buffer overflow in DSC 3.0 parser from GSview, as used in KGhostView in KDE 1.1 and KDE 3.0.3a, may allow a...

Buffer overflow in DSC 3.0 parser from GSview, as used in KGhostView in KDE 1.1 and KDE 3.0.3a, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code via a modified .ps (PostScript) input file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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A malicious PostScript file could crash KGhostView or potentially run code when opened. The issue is old and tied to KDE 1.1 and KDE 3.0.3a use of the GSview DSC 3.0 parser, so current urgency depends on whether legacy Unix/Linux desktops remain in use. Exposure is likely limited to legacy KDE/KGhostView installations, especially KDE 1.1 and KDE 3.0.3a, or distributions that shipped the vulnerable parser integration. Modern systems are not shown as affected in the provided evidence. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not KEV-listed, but arbitrary code execution from document handling is material if old KDE desktops remain in operational environments. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire unsupported KDE/KGhostView installations where practical.; Apply KDE or distribution vendor fixes referenced in the advisories.; Avoid opening untrusted PostScript files on potentially affected systems..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 03:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 1, 2004, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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