CVE-2004-2768: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2768: dpkg 1.9.21 does not properly reset the metadata of a file during replacement of the file in a package upgr...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local privilege-escalation issue in dpkg 1.9.21. During a package upgrade, dpkg may fail to reset metadata on a replaced file. A local user could potentially abuse hard links involving privileged files or devices to gain elevated privileges. Likely limited to legacy Linux systems running dpkg 1.9.21 or similarly affected historical packaging behavior. Modern supported distributions are less likely exposed, but the supplied data does not prove current fixed-version boundaries. Treat this as a legacy-platform hygiene risk, not an emergency internet-facing incident. Prioritize if old Debian-derived systems still support local users or privileged multi-user workloads. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for dpkg 1.9.21 and unsupported legacy Debian-derived installations.; Check Debian and distribution vendor guidance for fixed dpkg versions or backported patches.; Upgrade affected package-management components through trusted vendor repositories..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 8, 2010, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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dpkg-setgid-privilege-escalation(59428)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=225692CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=598775CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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