CVE-2004-0967: The (1) pj-gs.sh, (2) ps2epsi, (3) pv.sh, and (4) sysvlp.sh scripts in the ESP Ghostscript (espgs) package in

Routine

HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-0967 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting ghostscript. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The (1) pj-gs.sh, (2) ps2epsi, (3) pv.sh, and (4) sysvlp.sh scripts in the ESP Ghostscript (espgs) package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and other operating systems, allow local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-59
Published	2005-02-09
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aladdin enterprises

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-02-09 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:06 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aladdin enterprises ghostscript DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.3 · 4.3.2 · 5.10.10 · 5.10.10_1 · 5.10.12cl · 5.10.15 · 5.10.16 · 5.10cl

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ghostscript || rpm -q ghostscript || ghostscript --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ghostscript sudo apt install ghostscript=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.3> sudo apt-mark hold ghostscript

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ghostscript sudo dnf downgrade ghostscript-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.3> sudo dnf versionlock add ghostscript

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0967?

ghostscript: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0967 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0967 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0967 affect?

CVE-2004-0967 affects ghostscript. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). The (1) pj-gs.sh, (2) ps2epsi, (3) pv.sh, and (4) sysvlp.sh scripts in the ESP Ghostscript (espgs) package in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and other operating systems, allow local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on te

How urgent is CVE-2004-0967?

Priority 35/100. High severity

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