UNKNOWN CVSS 7.2
Published: 2010-07-22

CVE-2010-2055

artifex afpl_ghostscript Security Advisory (CVE-2010-2055)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2010-2055 impacting artifex afpl_ghostscript. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Ghostscript 8.71 and earlier reads initialization files from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PostScript commands via a Trojan horse file, related to improper support for the -P- option to the gs program, as demonstrated using gs_init.ps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-4820.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product artifex / afpl_ghostscript
Affected Versions 6.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-17

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2010-2055 impacting artifex afpl_ghostscript.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2010-2055.yaml
id: cve-2010-2055

info:
  name: artifex afpl_ghostscript - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2010-2055 affecting artifex afpl_ghostscript.
    Evaluation: Ghostscript 8.71 and earlier reads initialization files from the current working directory, which allows local users to execute arbitrary PostScript c...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2010-2055
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2010-2055
    cwe-id: CWE-17
  tags: cve,cve-2010-2055,artifex,afpl_ghostscript,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "afpl_ghostscript"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2010-2055.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2010-2055
# Target: artifex afpl_ghostscript | CVSS: 7.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2010-2055 (artifex afpl_ghostscript)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against artifex afpl_ghostscript scope (6.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2010-2055.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2010-2055
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install afpl_ghostscript 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade afpl_ghostscript 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update afpl_ghostscript

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i afpl_ghostscript 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i afpl_ghostscript

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2010-2055 in artifex afpl_ghostscript?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update artifex afpl_ghostscript packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2010-2055?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2010-2055?

CVE-2010-2055 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2010-2055
Weakness CWE-17
Vendor artifex
Product afpl_ghostscript
Published 2010-07-22
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C