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CVE-2012-2921

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

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CVE-2012-2921 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML ENTITY declaration in a non-ASCII encoded document.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML ENTITY declaration in a non-ASCII encoded document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Mark PilgrimFeedparser<= 5.1.1
Mark PilgrimFeedparser3.0
Mark PilgrimFeedparser3.0.1
Mark PilgrimFeedparser3.1
Mark PilgrimFeedparser3.2
Mark PilgrimFeedparser3.3
Mark PilgrimFeedparser4.0
Mark PilgrimFeedparser4.0.1
Mark PilgrimFeedparser4.0.2
Mark PilgrimFeedparser4.1
Mark PilgrimFeedparser5.0
Mark PilgrimFeedparser5.0.1
Mark PilgrimFeedparser5.1
Mark PilgrimFeedparser5.1.2

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-2921?
Universal Feed Parser (aka feedparser or python-feedparser) before 5.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted XML ENTITY declaration in a non-ASCII encoded document.
How severe is CVE-2012-2921?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2921 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2921?
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