CVE-2012-1103

Name: CVE-2012-1103
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-09-25T23:55:01.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-1103 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. emacs/notmuch-mua.el in Notmuch before 0.11.1, when using the Emacs interface, allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted MML tags, which are not properly quoted in an email reply cna cause the files to be attached to the message.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

emacs/notmuch-mua.el in Notmuch before 0.11.1, when using the Emacs interface, allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted MML tags, which are not properly quoted in an email reply cna cause the files to be attached to the message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	<= 0.11	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.1	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.1.1	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.2	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.3	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.3.1	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.4	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.5	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.6	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.6.1	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.7	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.8	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.9	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.10	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.10.1	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.10.2	—
Notmuchmail	Notmuch	0.11	Rc1

References

http://git.notmuchmail.org/git/notmuch/blobdiff/3f2050ac221a4c940c12442f156f12fff11600c6..ae438ccd8c77831158c7c30f19710d798ee4a6b4:/emacs/notmuch-mua.elExploit, Patch
http://notmuchmail.org/news/release-0.11.1/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48139Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2416
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/04/5Exploit, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/05/6Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52155
http://git.notmuchmail.org/git/notmuch/blobdiff/3f2050ac221a4c940c12442f156f12fff11600c6..ae438ccd8c77831158c7c30f19710d798ee4a6b4:/emacs/notmuch-mua.elExploit, Patch
http://notmuchmail.org/news/release-0.11.1/Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/48139Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2416
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/04/5Exploit, Patch
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/05/6Exploit, Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52155

Timeline

Published: Sep 25, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-1103?

How severe is CVE-2012-1103?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-1103 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1103?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST