Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-0770 is a local file-overwrite issue in DGen Emulator 1.23 and earlier. When the emulator decompresses gzip or bzip ROM files, insecure temporary-file handling can let a local user redirect output through symlinks and overwrite files. The business urgency is limited unless this old emulator exists on shared or sensitive systems. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems where DGen Emulator 1.23 or earlier is installed, especially shared Unix-like hosts with local user access. The supplied affected metadata is not normalized, so inventory validation must rely on installed package names and versions. Treat as a low-scope legacy exposure unless DGen is present on shared systems. The priority is inventory cleanup and removal or upgrade of affected versions, not emergency response, because the supplied sources do not show active exploitation or remote reachability. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove DGen Emulator 1.23 or earlier where not needed.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for a fixed package before continued use.; Avoid processing compressed gzip or bzip ROM files with affected versions..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- dgen-rom-decompression-symlink(16884)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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