Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Kindle Touch | 5.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/122656US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8WKGBNUS Government Resource
- http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?s=c7953cc553a4aaa36e880b25aa1a6b
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/122656US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MORO-8WKGBNUS Government Resource
- http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?s=c7953cc553a4aaa36e880b25aa1a6b
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4249?
CVE-2012-4249 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2012-4249?
CVE-2012-4249 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4249?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amazon Kindle Touch.