CVE-2004-2768 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...
HighCVSS 7.2
EPSS 0.41%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/dpkg | = 1.9.21 | No fix listed |
| debian/dpkg(Debian:12) | < 1.10.19 | 1.10.19 |
| debian/dpkg(Debian:13) | < 1.10.19 | 1.10.19 |
| debian/dpkg(Debian:14) | < 1.10.19 | 1.10.19 |
References
- [isn] 20031215 The mysteriously persistently exploitable program explained. exploit mailing-list
- www.hackinglinuxexposed.com exploit
- bugs.debian.org
- bugzilla.redhat.com
- dpkg-setgid-privilege-escalation(59428) vdb-entry
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2004-2768 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking