CVE-2016-1239: Critical severity debian duck vulnerability

Published Feb 19, 2022
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Updated

duck before 0.10 did not properly handle loading of untrusted code from the current directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Debian Duck<0.10

Event History

Feb 19, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:05 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1239?

CVE-2016-1239 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution from untrusted sources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1239?

To fix CVE-2016-1239, upgrade Duck to version 0.10 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-1239?

CVE-2016-1239 affects Duck versions prior to 0.10, specifically in Debian systems.

4

Can CVE-2016-1239 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2016-1239 can lead to remote code execution if untrusted code is loaded from the current directory.

5

Who is responsible for patching CVE-2016-1239?

The responsibility for patching CVE-2016-1239 lies with the software maintainers and users of the affected versions.

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