devscripts up to 2.10.18.0 debdiff.pl input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in devscripts up to 2.10.18.0. Affected is an unknown function of the file debdiff.pl. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-0210. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in devscripts up to 2.10.18.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file debdiff.pl. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect 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 obtain system information and execute arbitrary code via the file name in a (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file.

The weakness was shared 06/15/2012 by Raphael Geissert (Paul) (Website). The advisory is available at anonscm.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0210 since 12/14/2011. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/04/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 57973 (Ubuntu 8.04 LTS / 10.04 LTS / 10.10 / 11.04 / 11.10 : devscripts vulnerabilities (USN-1366-1)), 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 (73215), Tenable (57973), SecurityFocus (BID 52029†), OSVDB (79319†) and Secunia (SA47955†). The entries VDB-60996 and VDB-60995 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 57973
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 8.04 LTS / 10.04 LTS / 10.10 / 11.04 / 11.10 : devscripts vulnerabilities (USN-1366-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 71136
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2409-1 (devscripts)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: devscripts 2.10.18.1
Patch: 797ddc961532eb0aeb46153e3f28c8e9ea0500d2

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12/14/2011 🔍
02/15/2012 +63 days 🔍
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02/16/2012 +1 days 🔍
04/01/2012 +45 days 🔍
06/15/2012 +75 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1011 days 🔍
12/04/2021 +2448 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-1366-1
Researcher: Raphael Geissert (Paul)
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-0210 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0210
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60994

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X-Force: 73215
SecurityFocus: 52029 - Debian devscripts 'debdiff' Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 47955
OSVDB: 79319
Vulnerability Center: 34763 - Debian Devscripts Package 2.10.35 and Earlier .dsc\\change Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/04/2021 01:37
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (63), 04/10/2017 17:54 (14), 12/04/2021 01:21 (5), 12/04/2021 01:29 (1), 12/04/2021 01:37 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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