Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-1184 is an old enscript flaw where EPSF pipe handling can let crafted input trigger arbitrary command execution. Business risk exists mainly where legacy systems still use enscript to process untrusted print, PostScript, or document-conversion input. Likely exposure is legacy Unix/Linux or Apple environments with enscript installed, especially automated print or file-conversion paths accepting user-supplied content. The bundle does not prove broader product impact beyond enscript 1.6.3. Treat as a targeted legacy-risk issue. Prioritize asset discovery and remediation where enscript is reachable through document handling, printing, or conversion services rather than broad emergency response. Mitigation focus: Check OS vendor advisories for fixed enscript packages.; Upgrade or remove enscript where it is no longer required.; Block untrusted input from automated enscript workflows..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9658CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- USN-68-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- enscript-epsf-command-ececution(19012)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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