CVE-2012-2126
UnknownEPSS 1.36%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2126 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. RubyGems before 1.8.23 does not verify an SSL certificate, which allows remote attackers to modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
RubyGems before 1.8.23 does not verify an SSL certificate, which allows remote attackers to modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubygems | Rubygems | <= 1.8.22 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.0 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.1 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.2 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.3 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.4 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.5 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.6 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.7 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.8 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.9 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.10 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.11 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.12 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.13 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.14 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.15 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.16 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.17 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.18 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.19 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.20 |
| Rubygems | Rubygems | 1.8.21 |
References
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems/blob/1.8/History.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems/blob/1.8/History.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2126?
RubyGems before 1.8.23 does not verify an SSL certificate, which allows remote attackers to modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-2126?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2126 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2126?
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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