CVE-2012-2240: Input Validation
First published: Mon Oct 01 2012(Updated: )
scripts/dscverify.pl in devscripts before 2.12.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors related to "arguments to external commands."
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian devscripts | <=2.12.2 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.7.0 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.8.14 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.21 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.22 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.23 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.24 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.25 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.26-etch1 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.26-etch2 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.26-etch4 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.26-etch5 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.9.27 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.0 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.1 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.3 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.6 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.7 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.8 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.9 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.10 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.11 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.12 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.13 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.14 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.15 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.16 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.17 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.18 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.18.1 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.19 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.20 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.21 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.22 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.23 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.24 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.25 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.26 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.27 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.28 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.29 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.30 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.31 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.32 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.33 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.34 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.35 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.36 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.38 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.39 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.40 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.41 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.42 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.43 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.44 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.45 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.46 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.47 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.48 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.49 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.50 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.51 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.52 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.53 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.54 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.55 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.56 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.57 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.58 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.59 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.60 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.61 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.62 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.63 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.64 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.65.1 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.66 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.67 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.10.68 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.0 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.1 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.2 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.3 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.4 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.5 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.6 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.7 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.8 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.11.9 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.12.0 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.12.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2240?
CVE-2012-2240 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2240?
To mitigate CVE-2012-2240, upgrade to devscripts version 2.12.3 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-2240?
CVE-2012-2240 affects devscripts versions prior to 2.12.3, including 2.12.2 and all earlier versions.
What does CVE-2012-2240 exploit?
CVE-2012-2240 exploits vulnerabilities related to the handling of arguments to external commands in the scripts/dscverify.pl.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2012-2240?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-2240 other than upgrading to a patched version of devscripts.
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