CVE-2009-5044
UnknownEPSS 0.37%
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CVE-2009-5044 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. contrib/pdfmark/pdfroff.sh in GNU troff (aka groff) before 1.21 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a pdf#####.tmp temporary file.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
contrib/pdfmark/pdfroff.sh in GNU troff (aka groff) before 1.21 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a pdf#####.tmp temporary file.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
| Gnu | Groff | <= 1.20.1 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.10 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.11 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.11a |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.14 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.15 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.16 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.16.1 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.17.1 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.17.2 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.18.1 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.19 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.19.1 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.19.2 |
| Gnu | Groff | 1.20 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44999Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44999Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-5044?
contrib/pdfmark/pdfroff.sh in GNU troff (aka groff) before 1.21 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a pdf#####.tmp temporary file.
How severe is CVE-2009-5044?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5044 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5044?
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