CVE-2004-0970

Name: CVE-2004-0970
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-02-09T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-0970 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The (1) gzexe, (2) zdiff, and (3) znew scripts in the gzip package, as used by other packages such as ncompress, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: the znew vulnerability may overlap CVE-2003-0367.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The (1) gzexe, (2) zdiff, and (3) znew scripts in the gzip package, as used by other packages such as ncompress, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: the znew vulnerability may overlap CVE-2003-0367.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnu	Gzip	1.2.4a

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0970?

How severe is CVE-2004-0970?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0970 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0970?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-0970?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST