devscripts up to 2.10.18.0 debdiff.pl Name input validation

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A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in devscripts up to 2.10.18.0. Affected is an unknown code block of the file debdiff.pl. The manipulation of the argument name with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

debdiff.pl in devscripts 2.10.x before 2.10.69 and 2.11.x before 2.11.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in the file name argument.

The weakness was released 06/15/2012 by Raphael Geissert (Paul) (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0212 since 12/14/2011. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/04/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62411 (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS / 11.04 / 11.10 / 12.04 LTS : devscripts vulnerabilities (USN-1593-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195252 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Devscripts Vulnerabilities (USN-1366-1)).

Upgrading to version 2.10.18.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73217), Tenable (62411), SecurityFocus (BID 52029†), OSVDB (79322†) and Secunia (SA47955†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-60995 and VDB-60994. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 62411
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 10.04 LTS / 11.04 / 11.10 / 12.04 LTS : devscripts vulnerabilities (USN-1593-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 71136
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2409-1 (devscripts)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: devscripts 2.10.18.1
Patch: 9cbe605d3eab4f9e67525f69b676c55b273b7a03

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Advisory: USN-1593-1
Researcher: Raphael Geissert (Paul)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-0212 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0212
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60996

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X-Force: 73217
SecurityFocus: 52029 - Debian devscripts 'debdiff' Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 47955
OSVDB: 79322
Vulnerability Center: 34765 - Debian Devscripts Package 2.10.35 and Earlier \x27debdiff\x27 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 04:50 PM
Updated: 12/04/2021 02:20 AM
Changes: 03/23/2015 04:50 PM (63), 04/10/2017 05:54 PM (15), 12/04/2021 02:07 AM (5), 12/04/2021 02:13 AM (1), 12/04/2021 02:20 AM (2)
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