Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
| Gnu | Groff | <= 1.20.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/groff/groff-1.20.1-1.21.diff.gzPatch
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=538330
- http://cvsweb.openwall.com/cgi/cvsweb.cgi/Owl/packages/groff/groff-1.20.1-owl-tmPatch
- http://cvsweb.openwall.com/cgi/cvsweb.cgi/Owl/packages/groff/groff-1.20.1-owl-tm
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/09/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/10/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/5
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44999Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:085
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:086
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36381
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/groff/groff-1.20.1-1.21.diff.gzPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5044?
CVE-2009-5044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). 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?
CVE-2009-5044 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5044?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Gnu Groff.