CVE-2012-2242

CVE-2012-2242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-2242?
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.
How severe is CVE-2012-2242?
CVE-2012-2242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-2242 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-2242?
CVE-2012-2242 primarily affects Devscripts Devel Team Devscripts. In total, 74 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2242?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-2242 published?
CVE-2012-2242 was published on 2012-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (74)

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