What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2140?

CVE-2012-2140 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P. EPSS exploitation probability: 3.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-2140?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-2140. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 3.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-2140?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2012-2140. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mail Gem CVE-2012-2140

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2012-07-18 secalert@redhat.com

Information Disclosure Mail Gem

7.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jul 18, 2012 - 18:55 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

The Mail gem before 2.4.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) sendmail or (2) exim delivery.

AnalysisAI

The Mail gem before 2.4.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) sendmail or (2) exim delivery. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The Mail gem before 2.4.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a (1) sendmail or (2) exim delivery. Affected products include: Rubygems Mail Gem. Version information: before 2.4.3.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.