CVE catalog

CVE-2010-2197

rpm affected and fixed versions

rpmbuild in RPM 4.8.0 and earlier does not properly parse the syntax of spec files, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to remove home directories via vectors involving a ;~ (semicolon tilde) sequence in a Name tag.

Severity: Medium
Published: Jun 8, 2010, 12:00:00 AM UTC
Source: [NVD] · [CVE record]
EPSS: 1.00% · Oct 27, 2026

Projects and upstream resources

[rpm][Source-reported homepage]

Reported versions and fixes

Each observation applies to its named package, distribution, and release. Distribution backports can fix a vulnerability while retaining an older upstream version number.

Distribution / release	Package	Version	Status	Source
Debiantrixie	rpm	`4.20.1+dfsg-3`	Fixed	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debiantrixie	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	FixedDistribution-reported fixed boundary	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debiansid	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	FixedDistribution-reported fixed boundary	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debiansid	rpm	`6.1.0-1`	Fixed	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debianforky	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	FixedDistribution-reported fixed boundary	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debianforky	rpm	`6.1.0-1`	Fixed	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debianbookworm	rpm	`4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1`	Fixed	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debianbookworm	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	FixedDistribution-reported fixed boundary	[CVE-2010-2197]

Showing 8 fix observations. All 9 observations, including unknown and conflicting reports, are available below.

Provider details and historical evidence

Distribution / release	Package	Version	Status	Source
UnknownRelease not reported	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	UnknownSource applicability is not established	Provider not reported
Debianbookworm	rpm	`4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1`	Fixed	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debianbookworm	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	FixedDistribution-reported fixed boundary	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debianforky	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	FixedDistribution-reported fixed boundary	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debianforky	rpm	`6.1.0-1`	Fixed	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debiansid	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	FixedDistribution-reported fixed boundary	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debiansid	rpm	`6.1.0-1`	Fixed	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debiantrixie	rpm	`4.20.1+dfsg-3`	Fixed	[CVE-2010-2197]
Debiantrixie	rpm	`4.8.1-1`	FixedDistribution-reported fixed boundary	[CVE-2010-2197]

Original provider fields

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  "package_releases": [
    {
      "name": "rpm",
      "status": "fixed",
      "release": "sid",
      "version": "6.1.0-1"
    },
    {
      "name": "rpm",
      "status": "fixed",
      "release": "forky",
      "version": "6.1.0-1"
    },
    {
      "name": "rpm",
      "status": "fixed",
      "release": "trixie",
      "version": "4.20.1+dfsg-3"
    },
    {
      "name": "rpm",
      "status": "fixed",
      "release": "bookworm",
      "version": "4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1"
    }
  ],
  "fixed_versions": [
    {
      "bug": 584257,
      "name": "rpm",
      "type": "source",
      "origin": null,
      "release": "sid",
      "urgency": "low",
      "fixed_version": "4.8.1-1"
    },
    {
      "bug": 584257,
      "name": "rpm",
      "type": "source",
      "origin": null,
      "release": "forky",
      "urgency": "low",
      "fixed_version": "4.8.1-1"
    },
    {
      "bug": 584257,
      "name": "rpm",
      "type": "source",
      "origin": null,
      "release": "trixie",
      "urgency": "low",
      "fixed_version": "4.8.1-1"
    },
    {
      "bug": 584257,
      "name": "rpm",
      "type": "source",
      "origin": null,
      "release": "bookworm",
      "urgency": "low",
      "fixed_version": "4.8.1-1"
    }
  ],
  "distribution_packages": [
    {
      "name": "rpm",
      "fixed_version": "4.8.1-1",
      "applicability_unknown": true
    }
  ]
}

[Debian bug #584257]

OpenFactory catalog packages

Matching against OpenFactory catalog package versions is in progress.

[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]

[librpm9]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[librpmbuild9]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[librpm-dev]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[librpmio9]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[librpmsign9]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[python3-rpm]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[rpm]Unknown
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[rpm2cpio]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[rpm-common]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
[rpm-i18n]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12
- 4.18.0+dfsg-1+deb12u1 · all · bookworm
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · bookworm; dsa · rpm · debian · 12

[Debian 13 (Trixie)]

[librpm10]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[librpmbuild10]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[librpm-dev]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[librpmio10]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[librpmsign10]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[python3-rpm]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[rpm]Unknown
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[rpm2cpio]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[rpm-common]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
[rpm-i18n]Unknown
Source package: [rpm]
Details (2)
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13
- 4.20.1+dfsg-3 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 4.8.1-1
  dsa · rpm · debian · 13

Observed: Oct 23, 2026, 5:04:57 PM UTC

References

[Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [OSV Package Vulnerability Database] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX]