CVE-2018-13043: Code Injection
First published: Sun Jul 01 2018(Updated: )
scripts/grep-excuses.pl in Debian devscripts through 2.18.3 allows code execution through unsafe YAML loading because YAML::Syck is used without a configuration that prevents unintended blessing.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian devscripts | <=2.18.3 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| ubuntu/devscripts | <2.17.9ubuntu0.1 | 2.17.9ubuntu0.1 |
| ubuntu/devscripts | <2.17.12ubuntu1.1 | 2.17.12ubuntu1.1 |
| debian/devscripts | 2.21.3+deb11u1 2.23.4+deb12u1 2.23.7 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.debian.org/902409
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3704-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-13043
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-13043
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3704-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-13043
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-13043
- https://salsa.debian.org/debian/devscripts/commit/73539f21ec470de727e1242bd6392615b2c5f9ef
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-13043
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13043?
The severity of CVE-2018-13043 is critical with a severity value of 9.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-13043?
The affected software for CVE-2018-13043 is Debian devscripts through 2.18.3 and Ubuntu devscripts versions 2.17.9ubuntu0.1, 2.17.12ubuntu1.1.
How can I fix CVE-2018-13043 on Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2018-13043 on Ubuntu, update devscripts to version 2.17.9ubuntu0.1 or 2.17.12ubuntu1.1 depending on your Ubuntu version.
How can I fix CVE-2018-13043 on Debian?
To fix CVE-2018-13043 on Debian, update devscripts to version 2.19.5+deb10u1, 2.21.3+deb11u1, 2.23.4, or 2.23.6 depending on your Debian version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-13043?
More information about CVE-2018-13043 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/launchpad-cve
- source/Launchpad
- agent/author
- collector/nvd-cve
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/event
- collector/usn-cve
- source/Ubuntu
- agent/references
- agent/tags
- collector/security-tracker-debian
- source/Debian
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/trending
- vendor/debian
- canonical/debian devscripts
- version/debian devscripts/2.18.3
- vendor/canonical
- canonical/canonical ubuntu linux
- version/canonical ubuntu linux/17.10
- version/canonical ubuntu linux/18.04
- package-manager/ubuntu
- package-manager/debian