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CVE-2012-4249

UnknownEPSS 3.72%

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CVE-2012-4249 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Amazon Lab126 com.lab126.system sendEvent implementation on the Kindle Touch before 5.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a string, as demonstrated by using lipc-set-prop to set an LIPC property, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4248.. EPSS estimates a 3.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Amazon Lab126 com.lab126.system sendEvent implementation on the Kindle Touch before 5.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a string, as demonstrated by using lipc-set-prop to set an LIPC property, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4248.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.72%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AmazonKindle Touch5.1.0
AmazonKindle Touch5.1.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4249?
The Amazon Lab126 com.lab126.system sendEvent implementation on the Kindle Touch before 5.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a string, as demonstrated by using lipc-set-prop to set an LIPC property, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-4248.
How severe is CVE-2012-4249?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4249 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4249?
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