Vulnerability Description
The get_main_source_dir function in scripts/uscan.pl in devscripts before 2.13.8, when using USCAN_EXCLUSION, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a directory name.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Devscripts Devel Team | Devscripts | <= 2.13.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=collab-maint/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731849
- http://osvdb.org/100855
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/470Patch
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/486
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64241
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1040266Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89666
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=collab-maint/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=731849
- http://osvdb.org/100855
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/470Patch
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q4/486
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64241
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1040266Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-7050?
CVE-2013-7050 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The get_main_source_dir function in scripts/uscan.pl in devscripts before 2.13.8, when using USCAN_EXCLUSION, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a direct...
How severe is CVE-2013-7050?
CVE-2013-7050 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-7050?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts.