CVE-2009-2946: Critical severity Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2009
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Updated

Eval injection vulnerability in scripts/uscan.pl before Rev 1984 in devscripts allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Perl code via crafted pathnames on distribution servers for upstream source code used in Debian GNU/Linux packages.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts
Debian Linux

Event History

Sep 4, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2946?

CVE-2009-2946 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2946?

To fix CVE-2009-2946, update devscripts to version 2.10.67 or later.

3

What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2009-2946?

CVE-2009-2946 affects Debian systems using affected versions of the devscripts package.

4

Can CVE-2009-2946 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-2946 can be exploited remotely by attackers who supply crafted pathnames.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2009-2946?

The vulnerability in CVE-2009-2946 is an eval injection that allows execution of arbitrary Perl code.

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