Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Groff | <= 1.20.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.10.4 |
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=538338
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/09/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/10/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36381
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
- ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/groff/groff-1.20.1-1.21.diff.gzPatch
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=538338
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/09/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/10/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36381
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5078?
CVE-2009-5078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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 arbit...
How severe is CVE-2009-5078?
CVE-2009-5078 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Groff, Apple Mac Os X.