CVE-2012-2242
UnknownEPSS 1.70%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2242 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.10.73 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file, related to "arguments to external commands" that are not properly escaped, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2240.. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.10.73 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file, related to "arguments to external commands" that are not properly escaped, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2240.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | <= 2.10.72 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.0 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.1 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.3 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.6 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.7 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.8 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.9 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.10 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.11 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.12 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.13 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.14 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.15 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.16 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.17 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.18 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.18.1 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.19 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.20 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.21 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.22 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.23 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.24 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.25 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.26 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.27 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.28 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.29 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.30 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.31 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.32 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.33 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.34 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.35 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.36 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.38 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.39 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.40 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.41 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.42 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.43 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.44 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.45 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.46 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.47 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.48 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.49 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.50 |
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.51 |
Showing 50 of 70 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50600Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50600Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2242?
scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.10.73 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file, related to "arguments to external commands" that are not properly escaped, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2240.
How severe is CVE-2012-2242?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2242 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2242?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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