GNU Groff uses the current working directory to find a device description file, which allows a local user to gain additional privileges by including a malicious postpro directive in the description file, which is executed when another user runs groff.
References
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| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5280 | VDB Entry |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5280 | VDB Entry |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2000-12-19 05:00
Updated : 2026-09-23 10:10
NVD link : CVE-2000-0803
Mitre link : CVE-2000-0803
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2000-0803
JSON object : View
Products Affected
gnu
- groff
CWE
