CVE-2012-2241: Input Validation

Published Oct 1, 2012
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

91 affected components
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts<=2.12.2
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.7.0
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.8.14
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.21
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.22
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.23
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.24
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.25
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.26-etch1
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.26-etch2
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.26-etch4
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.26-etch5
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.9.27
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
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.4
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.5
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.6
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.7
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.8
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.11.9
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.12.0
Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts=2.12.1

Event History

Oct 1, 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-2012-2241?

CVE-2012-2241 has a medium severity, allowing remote attackers to delete arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2241?

To fix CVE-2012-2241, upgrade to devscripts version 2.12.3 or later.

3

What versions of devscripts are affected by CVE-2012-2241?

CVE-2012-2241 affects devscripts versions prior to 2.12.3, including versions 2.7.0 through 2.12.2.

4

What types of files can be exploited in CVE-2012-2241?

CVE-2012-2241 can be exploited using a crafted .dsc or .changes file.

5

Is CVE-2012-2241 associated with any specific software?

CVE-2012-2241 is specifically associated with the Debian devscripts software package.

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