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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

EPSS Probability
1.70%

74.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts<= 2.10.72
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.0
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.1
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.3
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.6
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.7
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.8
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.9
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.10
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.11
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.12
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.13
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.14
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.15
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.16
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.17
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.18
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.18.1
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.19
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.20
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.21
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.22
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.23
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.24
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.25
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.26
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.27
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.28
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.29
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.30
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.31
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.32
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.33
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.34
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.35
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.36
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.38
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.39
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.40
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.41
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.42
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.43
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.44
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.45
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.46
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.47
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.48
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.49
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.50
Devscripts Devel TeamDevscripts2.10.51

Showing 50 of 70 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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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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Source: NVD / NIST