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CVE-2009-5078

UnknownEPSS 2.31%

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CVE-2009-5078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. contrib/pdfmark/pdfroff.sh in GNU troff (aka groff) before 1.21 launches the Ghostscript program without the -dSAFER option, which allows remote attackers to create, overwrite, rename, or delete arbitrary files via a crafted document.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

contrib/pdfmark/pdfroff.sh in GNU troff (aka groff) before 1.21 launches the Ghostscript program without the -dSAFER option, which allows remote attackers to create, overwrite, rename, or delete arbitrary files via a crafted document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.31%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGroff<= 1.20.1
GnuGroff1.10
GnuGroff1.11
GnuGroff1.11a
GnuGroff1.14
GnuGroff1.15
GnuGroff1.16
GnuGroff1.16.1
GnuGroff1.17.1
GnuGroff1.17.2
GnuGroff1.18.1
GnuGroff1.19
GnuGroff1.19.1
GnuGroff1.19.2
GnuGroff1.20
AppleMac Os X<= 10.10.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5078?
contrib/pdfmark/pdfroff.sh in GNU troff (aka groff) before 1.21 launches the Ghostscript program without the -dSAFER option, which allows remote attackers to create, overwrite, rename, or delete arbitrary files via a crafted document.
How severe is CVE-2009-5078?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-5078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5078?
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