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gzip: temporary file execution problem

Package(s):

gzip

CVE #(s):

Created:

June 24, 2004

Updated:

June 30, 2004

Description:

The gzip compression program has a problem that can cause code to be executed from the command if the creation of a temporary file fails.

Alerts:

Gentoo

2004-06-24

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