CVE-2012-2242 json
scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.10.73 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes f…
published 2012-10-01 14 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2012-2235
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.10.73 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file, related to "arguments to external commands" that are not properly escaped, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2240.
Patch / fix
- devscripts Debian 14, Debian 13, Debian 12 2.12.3
debian advisories DEBIAN-CVE-2012-2242
Exploit prediction
1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
debian.org
/security/2012/dsa-2549
vendor-advisory
-
ubuntu.com
/usn/USN-1593-1
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/50600
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/55564
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2012-2242
- NVD CVE-2012-2242
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