How severe is CVE-2004-1349?

CVE-2004-1349 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2004-1349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-1349?

CVE-2004-1349 primarily affects Gnu Gzip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1349?

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

When was CVE-2004-1349 published?

CVE-2004-1349 was published on 2004-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-1349

CVE-2004-1349 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Gnu Gzip
Published: 2004-10-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

gzip before 1.3 in Solaris 8, when called with the -f or -force flags, will change the permissions of files that are hard linked to the target files, which allows local users to view or modify these files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1349?: gzip before 1.3 in Solaris 8, when called with the -f or -force flags, will change the permissions of files that are hard linked to the target files, which allows local users to view or modify these files.
How severe is CVE-2004-1349?: CVE-2004-1349 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2004-1349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1349?: CVE-2004-1349 primarily affects Gnu Gzip. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1349?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-1349 published?: CVE-2004-1349 was published on 2004-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:gzip:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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