# CVE-2013-7085: Uscan in devscripts 2.13.5, when USCAN\_EXCLUSION is enabled, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a whitespace character in

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-12-14 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Uscan in devscripts 2.13.5, when USCAN_EXCLUSION is enabled, allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files via a whitespace character in a filename.

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/13/2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/89669
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=732006
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64258
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/12/9
- http://osvdb.org/100917

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