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CVE-2012-2140

UnknownEPSS 4.47%

Last modified

CVE-2012-2140 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Mail gem before 2.4.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) sendmail or (2) exim delivery.. EPSS estimates a 4.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Mail gem before 2.4.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) sendmail or (2) exim delivery.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.47%

90.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RubygemsMail Gem<= 2.4.1
RubygemsMail Gem2.3.2
RubygemsMail Gem2.3.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2140?
The Mail gem before 2.4.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) sendmail or (2) exim delivery.
How severe is CVE-2012-2140?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2140?
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