Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Current 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.
Source:
MITRE
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Analysis 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.
Source:
MITRE
Severity
CVSS 3.x Severity and Metrics:
NVD score not yet provided.
CVSS 2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Vector: (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
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Change History
2 change records found
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CVE Modified by MITRE -
7/10/2017 9:30:18 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
|
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16506 [No Types Assigned] |
| Removed |
Reference |
http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/16506 [Patch, Vendor Advisory] |
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Initial CVE Analysis -
1/1/2004 12:00:00 AM