Unscored severity · published Dec 6, 2004
CVE-2004-0603
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…
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CVSS
3.1%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.1% · higher than 88% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
GZ
Gzip · Gnu
through 1.3.3 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2004-0603
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2004-0603
Vendor Advisory
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=54890
Patch
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200406-18.xml
Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10603
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16506
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