Description
The groffer script in the Groff package 1.18 and later versions, as used in Trustix Secure Linux 1.5 through 2.1, and possibly other operating systems, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files.
Product(s):
- GNU Groff 1.19
- Gentoo Linux
- Gentoo Linux 1.2
- Gentoo Linux 1.4
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 -
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc1
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc2
- Gentoo Linux 1.4 rc3
- Gentoo Linux 2.1.30 r9
- Gentoo Linux 2.2.28 r7
- Gentoo Linux 2.3.30 r2
- Ubuntu Linux 4.1 on IA64
- Ubuntu Linux 4.1 on PPC
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-0969, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-0969 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.