CVE-2004-0603

gzip < 1.3.3 - Remote Code Execution via gzexe Temp File Failure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

gzexe in gzip 1.3.3 and earlier will execute an argument when the creation of a temp file fails instead of exiting the program, which could allow remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary commands, a different vulnerability than CVE-1999-1332.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=54890
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_gentoo
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-18.xml
Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10603
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16506

Scores

EPSS 0.0250
EPSS Percentile 85.5%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
gnu/gzip < 1.3.3
Published Dec 06, 2004
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026