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7.5

devscripts Uscan can run malicious code from crafted archive

CVE-2013-6888 · published 12 years ago
Summary

The Uscan tool in the devscripts package can be tricked into running any code an attacker places in a specially crafted tar archive. This could let an attacker take control of the system where devscripts is used. Update devscripts to version 2.13.9 or later to stop the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
devscripts_devel_team devscripts <= 2.13.8
2.13.0
2.13.1
2.13.2
2.13.3
2.13.4
2.13.5
2.13.6
2.13.7
cpe:2.3:a:devscripts_devel_team:devscripts:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.
Uscan in devscripts before 2.13.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted tarball.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published7 Jan 2014
Updated24 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-6888 · NVD
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