CVE-2000-0803

Description

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.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.84% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5280	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0803?: CVE-2000-0803 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-0803?: To fix CVE-2000-0803, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2000-0803 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-0803 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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