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.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | <= 5.1.1 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 3.0 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 3.0.1 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 3.1 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 3.2 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 3.3 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 4.0 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 4.0.1 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 4.0.2 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 4.1 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 5.0 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 5.0.1 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 5.1 |
| Mark Pilgrim | Feedparser | 5.1.2 |
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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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