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CVE-2000-0803

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified

CVE-2000-0803 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description file, which is executed when another user runs groff.. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description file, which is executed when another user runs groff.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGroff< 1.17

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2000-0803?
GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description file, which is executed when another user runs groff.
How severe is CVE-2000-0803?
Severity scoring for CVE-2000-0803 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0803?
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Source: NVD / NIST