CVE-2022-35649: Improper Input Validation
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The vulnerability was found in Moodle, occurs due to improper input validation when parsing PostScript code. An omitted execution parameter results in a remote code execution risk for sites running GhostScript versions older than 9.50. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
References
- git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-75044
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2106273
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6MOKYVRNFNAODP2XSMGJ5CRDUZCZKAR3/
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/MTKUSFPSYFINSQFSOHDQIDVE6FWBEU6V/
- moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=436456
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-35649
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