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 file, which is executed when another user runs groff.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:groff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

10 May 2021, 19:53

Type Values Removed Values Added
References (XF) https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5280 - (XF) https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5280 - VDB Entry

Information

Published : 2000-12-19 05:00

Updated : 2023-12-10 10:17


NVD link : CVE-2000-0803

Mitre link : CVE-2000-0803

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2000-0803


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Products Affected

gnu

  • groff