CVE-2012-2140: Input Validation
First published: Wed Apr 25 2012(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/mail | <2.4.3 | 2.4.3 |
| redhat/rubgem-mail | <2.4.4 | 2.4.4 |
| RubyGems Mail Gem | <=2.4.1 | |
| RubyGems Mail Gem | =2.3.2 | |
| RubyGems Mail Gem | =2.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-2140
- https://github.com/mikel/mail/commit/39b590ddb08f90ddbe445837359a2c8843e533d0
- https://github.com/mikel/mail/commit/ac56f03bdfc30b379aeecd4ff317d08fdaa328c2
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=759092
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=816352
- https://github.com/mikel/mail/blob/9beb079c70d236a5ad2e1ba95b2c977e55deb7af/CHANGELOG.rdoc
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080645.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080648.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-May/080747.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/25/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/26/1
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rp63-jfmw-532w (Advisory)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48970
- https://github.com/mikel/mail/commit/29aca25218e4c82991400eb9b0c933626aefc98f
- https://github.com/mikel/mail/commit/36b7fa23d38cb59dd79b7efa258ef0e7ddab5a11
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=816355
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1542.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-2140
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2012-2139
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=891762
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-2140?
CVE-2012-2140 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2140?
To fix CVE-2012-2140, upgrade the Mail gem to version 2.4.4 or later.
Which versions of the Mail gem are affected by CVE-2012-2140?
CVE-2012-2140 affects Mail gem versions before 2.4.3, including 2.3.2 and 2.3.3.
Can CVE-2012-2140 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-2140 can be exploited remotely by attackers through shell metacharacters.
What impact does CVE-2012-2140 have on system security?
The impact of CVE-2012-2140 on system security can lead to unauthorized execution of commands, compromising the affected system.
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