gzip contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered by a parsing flaw in the -N option of gzip that may allow an attacker to create an archive that writes to an arbitrary location on the system. This flaw may lead to a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified