CVE-2012-2242

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.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.64%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55564 vdb entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2549 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/50600 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1593-1 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2242?
CVE-2012-2242 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2242?
To fix CVE-2012-2242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2242 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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