PatchTheCVECVE-2026-101258: A flaw was found in Ghostscript
CVE-2026-101258 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A flaw was found in Ghostscript. When Ghostscript renders a crafted PostScript or EPS document, it can bypass the -dSAFER sandbox and execute arbitrary shell commands in the context of the Ghostscript process. The issue chains memory corruption in document parsing with disabling of internal path access controls at runtime. An attacker can deliver the document directly or through formats that delegate rendering to Ghostscript (for example EPS impo
Why this priority
- High severity
- Covered by 3 security sources
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 93%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2026-10-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-15 |
Last updated 2026-10-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Advisories and coverage
Official advisories
- Amazon Linux 2023 ALAS: ALAS2023-2026-3294 (important): ghostscript 2026-10-24
- Amazon Linux 2 ALAS: ALAS2-2026-4034 (important): ghostscript 2026-10-24
- Ubuntu Security Notices: USN-8949-1: Ghostscript vulnerabilities 2026-10-21
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-101258?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-101258 being exploited?
CVE-2026-101258 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-2026-101258 affect?
CVE-2026-101258 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). A flaw was found in Ghostscript. When Ghostscript renders a crafted PostScript or EPS document, it can bypass the -dSAFER sandbox and execute arbitrary shell commands in the context of the Ghostscript process. The issue chains memory corrup
How urgent is CVE-2026-101258?
Priority 32/100. High severity; Covered by 3 security sources