CVE-2004-0970
Low
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.
SeverityLow
CVSS2.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Gzip
PublishedFeb 9, 2005
First seenFeb 9, 2005
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu gzip | 1.2.4a | — |
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