CVE-2012-0212

CVE-2012-0212 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 shell metacharacters in the file name argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0212?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-0212?
CVE-2012-0212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-0212 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-2012-0212?
CVE-2012-0212 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-2012-0212?
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-2012-0212 published?
CVE-2012-0212 was published on 2012-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (70)

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