Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Dpkg | 1.9.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.jammed.com/ISN/2003/12/0056.htmlExploit
- http://www.hackinglinuxexposed.com/articles/20031214.htmlExploit
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=225692
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=598775
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59428
- http://lists.jammed.com/ISN/2003/12/0056.htmlExploit
- http://www.hackinglinuxexposed.com/articles/20031214.htmlExploit
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=225692
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=598775
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59428
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2768?
CVE-2004-2768 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2004-2768?
CVE-2004-2768 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2768?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Dpkg.