# CVE-2012-2241: scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.12.3 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file, p

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-10-01 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

scripts/dget.pl in devscripts before 2.12.3 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a crafted (1) .dsc or (2) .changes file, probably related to a NULL byte in a filename.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55564
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2549
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50600
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=devscripts/devscripts.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=0fd15bdec07b085f9ef438dacd18e159ac60b810
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1593-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78977

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