Re: [bug-gv] possible bug gv - won't open file

[M B]

Hello Mr Bader,

thanks for the clarification of the -dSAFER feature.

Is there a switch in a config file like ~/.profile or ~/.xinitrc that
could be used for this purpose?

Alternatively, I do have root access on my home system and do not mind
turning off the -dSAFER option by default somewhere you direct in the
/etc directory.

Thanks to all in advance for the help.

Kind regards,



On 2/22/17, William Bader <address@hidden> wrote:
> The file has the line
>
>   (georgia.ttf) (r) file dup run closefile
>
> By default, gv runs gs with -dSAFER to prevent running other files, since
> that can create big security issues.
>
> It would be better to place the font in the gs font search path or to embed
> the font in the file.
>
> If you really, really need to use the 'run' command and are willing to risk
> the security issues, use 'State -> Ghostscript Options' and unselect the
> 'Safer' button at the upper right.
>
> Regards,
>
> William
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: bug-gv on behalf of M B <address@hidden>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 1:31 PM
> To: address@hidden
> Subject: [bug-gv] possible bug gv - won't open file
>
> Hello all,
>
> this email relates to a possible bug found in the debian 8 version of gv.
>
> The bug is in the file i/o section.
>
> A short test file (see attachment) malfunctions, while it is legal
> PLRM syntax and has worked in all previous iterations of (debian)
> Linux.
>
> The bug disappears in the ghostscript interpreter.
>
> Can anyone replicate the problem, and solve it?
>
> Thanks in advance
>