How severe is CVE-2004-0970?

CVE-2004-0970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-0970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-0970?

CVE-2004-0970 affects Gnu Gzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0970?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-0970 published?

CVE-2004-0970 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-0970

CVE-2004-0970 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnu Gzip 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

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Gzip
Published: 2005-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) gzexe, (2) zdiff, and (3) znew scripts in the gzip package, as used by other packages such as ncompress, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: the znew vulnerability may overlap CVE-2003-0367.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-0970?: The (1) gzexe, (2) zdiff, and (3) znew scripts in the gzip package, as used by other packages such as ncompress, allows local users to overwrite files via a symlink attack on temporary files. NOTE: the znew vulnerability may overlap CVE-2003-0367.
How severe is CVE-2004-0970?: CVE-2004-0970 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-0970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-0970?: CVE-2004-0970 affects Gnu Gzip. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-0970 published?: CVE-2004-0970 was published on 2005-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gzip:1.2.4a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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