Code Execution Vulnerability in Debian Devscripts
CVE-2018-13043

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Debian
Status
Devscripts
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 July 2018

What is CVE-2018-13043?

A vulnerability in the scripts/grep-excuses.pl component of Debian devscripts versions up to 2.18.3 allows for potential code execution due to unsafe YAML loading practices. The usage of YAML::Syck without appropriate configurations exposes systems to risks, enabling attackers to manipulate the loading of YAML data, which may lead to unintended consequences.

References

https://bugs.debian.org/902409
x_refsource_MISC
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3704-1/
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_UBUNTU

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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