CVE-2012-6135
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.31%
Last modified
CVE-2012-6135 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. RubyGems passenger 4.0.0 betas 1 and 2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files during the startup process.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
RubyGems passenger 4.0.0 betas 1 and 2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files during the startup process.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phusion | Passenger | 4.0.0 | Beta1 |
| Redhat | Openshift | 1.0 | — |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6135Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82533Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6135Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58259Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/02/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2012-6135Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82533Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2012-6135Third Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58259Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-6135?
RubyGems passenger 4.0.0 betas 1 and 2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files during the startup process.
How severe is CVE-2012-6135?
CVE-2012-6135 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6135?
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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