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HIGH · 10.0

CVE-2000-0803

GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description fi...

Vulnerability Description

GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description file, which is executed when another user runs groff.

CVSS Score

10.0

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
GnuGroff< 1.17

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2000-0803?

CVE-2000-0803 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description fi...

How severe is CVE-2000-0803?

CVE-2000-0803 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2000-0803?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Groff.