CVE-2004-0603
gzexe in gzip 1.3.3 and earlier will execute an argument when the creation of a temp file fails...
CVE-2004-0603 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Gnu Gzip, published June 30, 2004. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 3.13%, the 88th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 10.0 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 3.13%EPSS, 88th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2004-0603- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2004-0603- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2004-0602No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2004-0602- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-px52-rq5c-w9gwNo score
gzexe in gzip 1.3.3 and earlier will execute an argument when the creation of a temp file fails...
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.
- Record
GHSA-px52-rq5c-w9gw- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.