CVE-2013-6888
First published: Tue Jan 07 2014(Updated: )
Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian devscripts | <=2.13.8 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.13.0 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.13.1 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.13.2 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.13.3 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.13.4 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.13.5 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.13.6 | |
| Debian devscripts | =2.13.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=collab-maint/devscripts.git;a=commitdiff;h=02c6850d973e3e1246fde72edab27f03d63acc52
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=138900586911271&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56192
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56579
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2836
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64656
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2084-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/90107
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=collab-maint/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=02c6850d973e3e1246fde72edab27f03d63acc52
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-6888?
CVE-2013-6888 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6888?
To fix CVE-2013-6888, upgrade to version 2.13.9 or later of the devscripts package.
Which versions of devscripts are affected by CVE-2013-6888?
CVE-2013-6888 affects devscripts versions prior to 2.13.9, including versions 2.13.0 to 2.13.8.
What impact does CVE-2013-6888 have on affected systems?
CVE-2013-6888 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Is CVE-2013-6888 being actively exploited?
While there have been reports of this vulnerability, its current exploit status may vary and should be assessed with updated security information.
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