CVE-2004-2197: kdocker.cpp in kdocker 0.1 through 0.8 does not properly check the ownership of files, which could allow local

Routine

HIGH 7.2WATCHLISTDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-2197 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting kdocker. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

kdocker.cpp in kdocker 0.1 through 0.8 does not properly check the ownership of files, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary programs.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 72%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kdocker

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kdocker kdocker DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1 · 0.2 · 0.3 · 0.4 · 0.5 · 0.6 · 0.7 · 0.8

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kdocker || rpm -q kdocker || kdocker --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kdocker sudo apt install kdocker=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold kdocker

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kdocker sudo dnf downgrade kdocker-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add kdocker

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-2197?

kdocker: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-2197 being exploited?

CVE-2004-2197 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-2197 affect?

CVE-2004-2197 affects kdocker. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). kdocker.cpp in kdocker 0.1 through 0.8 does not properly check the ownership of files, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary programs.

How urgent is CVE-2004-2197?

Priority 37/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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