CVE-2012-0211

CVE-2012-0211 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

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 a crafted tarball file name in the top-level directory of an original (.orig) source tarball of a source package.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0211?
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 a crafted tarball file name in the top-level directory of an original (.orig) source tarball of a source package.
How severe is CVE-2012-0211?
CVE-2012-0211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0211 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0211?
CVE-2012-0211 primarily affects Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts. In total, 70 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0211?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-0211 published?
CVE-2012-0211 was published on 2012-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (70)

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