CVE-2009-5080: Low severity groff vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2011
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Updated

The (1) contrib/eqn2graph/eqn2graph.sh, (2) contrib/grap2graph/grap2graph.sh, and (3) contrib/pic2graph/pic2graph.sh scripts in GNU troff (aka groff) 1.21 and earlier do not properly handle certain failed attempts to create temporary directories, which might allow local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in a temporary directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1296.

Affected Software

16 affected components
GNU groff<=1.21
GNU groff=1.10
GNU groff=1.11
GNU groff=1.11a
GNU groff=1.14
GNU groff=1.15
GNU groff=1.16
GNU groff=1.16.1
GNU groff=1.17.1
GNU groff=1.17.2
GNU groff=1.18.1
GNU groff=1.19
GNU groff=1.19.1
GNU groff=1.19.2
GNU groff=1.20
GNU groff=1.20.1

Event History

Jun 30, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:26 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-5080?

CVE-2009-5080 has been classified as a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-5080?

To mitigate CVE-2009-5080, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of GNU troff later than 1.21.

3

Which versions of GNU troff are affected by CVE-2009-5080?

CVE-2009-5080 affects GNU troff version 1.21 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2009-5080 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2009-5080 can only be exploited locally by authenticated users.

5

What types of scripts are involved in CVE-2009-5080?

CVE-2009-5080 involves vulnerability in contrib/eqn2graph.sh, contrib/grap2graph.sh, and contrib/pic2graph.sh scripts.

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