CVE-2004-0603

Name: CVE-2004-0603
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-06T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0603 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gzexe in gzip 1.3.3 and earlier will execute an argument when the creation of a temp file fails instead of exiting the program, which could allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary commands, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1332.. EPSS estimates a 3.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

gzexe in gzip 1.3.3 and earlier will execute an argument when the creation of a temp file fails instead of exiting the program, which could allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary commands, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1332.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.13%

86.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Gzip	<= 1.3.3

References

http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=54890Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-18.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10603Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16506
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=54890Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-18.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10603Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16506

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0603?

How severe is CVE-2004-0603?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0603 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0603?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST