Security readout for executives and security teams
Enscript 1.6.3 could treat a malicious filename as more than a filename, allowing command execution. Business risk is highest where legacy systems automatically process files, uploads, mail, or print jobs with Enscript. The source bundle does not show active exploitation. Likely exposure is legacy Unix/Linux or macOS environments with Enscript installed, especially automated printing or document-conversion workflows that handle untrusted filenames. Internet exposure is indirect unless a public service invokes Enscript on attacker-controlled files. Prioritize remediation if Enscript is used in automated workflows processing external files. For systems without Enscript or without untrusted filename handling, urgency is lower but legacy package cleanup is still warranted. Mitigation focus: Identify systems with Enscript installed, prioritizing legacy servers and print/conversion pipelines.; Apply relevant vendor updates from the cited OS distribution or Apple advisory.; Remove Enscript where it is no longer operationally required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10808CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- USN-68-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
- enscript-filename-command-execution(19029)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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