Vulnerability Description
scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.12.3 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file, probably related to a NULL byte in a filename.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | <= 2.12.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50600Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2549Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55564
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1593-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78977
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50600Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2549Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55564
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1593-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78977
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2241?
CVE-2012-2241 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.12.3 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file, probably related to a NULL byte in a filename.
How severe is CVE-2012-2241?
CVE-2012-2241 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2241?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts.