Vulnerability Description
The (1) config.guess, (2) contrib/groffer/perl/groffer.pl, and (3) contrib/groffer/perl/roff2.pl scripts in GNU troff (aka groff) 1.21 and earlier use an insufficient number of X characters in the template argument to the tempfile function, which makes it easier for local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0969.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Groff | <= 1.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- 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://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/4Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/5Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:086
- 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://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/4Patch
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/5Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:086
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5081?
CVE-2009-5081 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The (1) config.guess, (2) contrib/groffer/perl/groffer.pl, and (3) contrib/groffer/perl/roff2.pl scripts in GNU troff (aka groff) 1.21 and earlier use an insufficient number of X characters in the tem...
How severe is CVE-2009-5081?
CVE-2009-5081 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-2009-5081?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Groff.