CVE-2004-2768 json
dpkg 1.9.21 does not properly reset the metadata of a file during replacement of the file in a package upgrade, which might allow local use…
published 2010-06-08 16 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2004-2758
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 35%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
dpkg 1.9.21 does not properly reset the metadata of a file during replacement of the file in a package upgrade, which might allow local users to gain privileges by creating a hard link to a vulnerable (1) setuid file, (2) setgid file, or (3) device, a related issue to CVE-2010-2059.
Patch / fix
- dpkg Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 1.10.19
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2768
Exploit prediction
0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- hackinglinuxexposed.com http://www.hackinglinuxexposed.com/articles/20031214.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
- lists.jammed.com http://lists.jammed.com/ISN/2003/12/0056.html referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2004-2768
- NVD CVE-2004-2768
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