CVE-2012-2142
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.94%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2142 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The error function in Error.cc in poppler before 0.21.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a PDF containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.. EPSS estimates a 2.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The error function in Error.cc in poppler before 0.21.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a PDF containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Freedesktop | Poppler | < 0.21.4 |
| Xpdfreader | Xpdf | 3.02 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 6.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 12.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00049.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/09/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/09/6Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=789936Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-08/msg00049.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/09/5Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/08/09/6Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=789936Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2142?
The error function in Error.cc in poppler before 0.21.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a PDF containing an escape sequence for a terminal emulator.
How severe is CVE-2012-2142?
CVE-2012-2142 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2142?
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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