CVE-2004-1296 The (1) eqn2graph and (2) pic2graph scripts in groff 1.18.1 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
LowCVSS 2.1
EPSS 0.36%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The (1) eqn2graph and (2) pic2graph scripts in groff 1.18.1 allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/groff(Debian:12) | < 1.18.1.1-5 | 1.18.1.1-5 |
| debian/groff(Debian:13) | < 1.18.1.1-5 | 1.18.1.1-5 |
| debian/groff(Debian:14) | < 1.18.1.1-5 | 1.18.1.1-5 |
References
- bugs.debian.org
- bugs.debian.org
- 20041220 [USN-43-1] groff utility vulnerabilities mailing-list
- MDKSA-2006:038 vendor-advisory
- groff-eqn2graph-pic2graph-symlink(18660) vdb-entry
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2004-1296 vendor-advisory