Vulnerability Description
debdiff.pl in devscripts 2.10.x before 2.10.69 and 2.11.x before 2.11.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball file name in the top-level directory of an original (.orig) source tarball of a source package.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | 2.10.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47955Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48039Vendor Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1366-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2409
- http://www.osvdb.org/79320
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52029
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/73216
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47955Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48039Vendor Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1366-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2409
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0211?
CVE-2012-0211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). debdiff.pl in devscripts 2.10.x before 2.10.69 and 2.11.x before 2.11.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball file name in the top-level directory of an original (.or...
How severe is CVE-2012-0211?
CVE-2012-0211 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-0211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts.