CVE-2009-5044 in GNU groff
Summary
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.
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Reservation
01/14/2011
Disclosure
06/24/2011
Status
Confirmed
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VulDB provides additional information and datapoints for this CVE:
| ID | Vulnerability | CWE | Exp | Cou | CVE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57764 | GNU groff link following | 59 | Not defined | Official fix | CVE-2009-5044 |