CVE-2004-0770

CVE-2004-0770 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dgen Emulator with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

romload.c in DGen Emulator 1.23 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files during decompression of (1) gzip or (2) bzip ROM files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0770?
romload.c in DGen Emulator 1.23 and earlier allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on temporary files during decompression of (1) gzip or (2) bzip ROM files.
How severe is CVE-2004-0770?
CVE-2004-0770 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0770 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0770?
CVE-2004-0770 primarily affects Dgen Emulator. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0770?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0770 published?
CVE-2004-0770 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)