CVE-2012-0211: Input Validation

Published Jun 16, 2012
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

70 affected components
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.0
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.1
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.3
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.6
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.7
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.8
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.9
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.10
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.11
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.12
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.13
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.14
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.15
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.16
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.17
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.18
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.18.1
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.19
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.20
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.21
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.22
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.23
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.24
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.25
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.26
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.27
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.28
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.29
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.30
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.31
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.32
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.33
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.34
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.35
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.36
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.38
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.39
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.40
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.41
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.42
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.43
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.44
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.45
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.46
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.47
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.48
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.49
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.50
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.51
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.52
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.53
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.54
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.55
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.56
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.57
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.58
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.59
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.60
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.61
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.62
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.63
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.64
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.65.1
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.66
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.67
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.10.68
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.0
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.1
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.2
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git;a=commitdiff;h=87f88232eb643f0c118c6ba38db8e966915b450f

Event History

Jun 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0211?

The severity of CVE-2012-0211 is classified as high due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-0211?

To fix CVE-2012-0211, upgrade devscripts to version 2.10.69 or later for the 2.10.x series and to version 2.11.4 or later for the 2.11.x series.

3

What versions of devscripts are affected by CVE-2012-0211?

CVE-2012-0211 affects devscripts versions from 2.10.0 to 2.10.68 and 2.11.0 to 2.11.3.

4

Who reported CVE-2012-0211?

CVE-2012-0211 was reported by a member of the development community, highlighting security concerns in the devscripts package.

5

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-0211?

CVE-2012-0211 can be exploited through crafted tarball file names, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution by remote attackers.

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