CVE-2009-5044
First published: Fri Jun 24 2011(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.10.4 | |
| groff | =1.16.1 | |
| groff | =1.16 | |
| groff | =1.19.2 | |
| groff | =1.18.1 | |
| groff | =1.11a | |
| groff | <=1.20.1 | |
| groff | =1.19.1 | |
| groff | =1.20 | |
| groff | =1.19 | |
| groff | =1.14 | |
| groff | =1.17.2 | |
| groff | =1.10 | |
| groff | =1.17.1 | |
| groff | =1.11 | |
| groff | =1.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/44999
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36381
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/5
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/14/4
- http://cvsweb.openwall.com/cgi/cvsweb.cgi/Owl/packages/groff/groff-1.20.1-owl-tmp.diff
- http://cvsweb.openwall.com/cgi/cvsweb.cgi/Owl/packages/groff/groff-1.20.1-owl-tmp.diff.diff?r1=1.1;r2=1.2;f=h
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=538330
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/09/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/08/10/2
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:086
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:085
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- http://cvsweb.openwall.com/cgi/cvsweb.cgi/Owl/packages/groff/groff-1.20.1-owl-tmp.diff.diff?r1=1.1%3Br2=1.2%3Bf=h
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5044?
CVE-2009-5044 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5044?
To fix CVE-2009-5044, update GNU Groff to version 1.21 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-5044?
CVE-2009-5044 affects GNU Groff versions before 1.21 and macOS versions up to and including 10.10.4.
Can CVE-2009-5044 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2009-5044 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access.
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-5044 involve?
CVE-2009-5044 involves a symlink attack that can be used to overwrite arbitrary files.
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