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CVE-2012-1241

7.5 · HIGH

GRScript18.dll before 1.2.2.0 in ActiveScriptRuby (ASR) before 1.8.7 does not properly restrict interaction with an Internet Explorer ActiveX environment, which allows remote attackers to execute a…

Published Apr 16, 2012artonx.orgCWE-264EPSS 1.67%

Overview

CVE-2012-1241 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting artonx.org activescriptruby. It was published on April 16, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

GRScript18.dll before 1.2.2.0 in ActiveScriptRuby (ASR) before 1.8.7 does not properly restrict interaction with an Internet Explorer ActiveX environment, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby code via a crafted HTML document.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from artonx.org. Update activescriptruby to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
artonx.orgactivescriptruby0Affected

References

Refblade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-list/47170Refjvn.jp/en/jp/JVN33283707/index.htmlRefjvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000031Refsecunia.com/advisories/48811Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/53011Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74866Refblade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-list/47170Refjvn.jp/en/jp/JVN33283707/index.htmlRefjvndb.jvn.jp/jvndb/JVNDB-2012-000031Refsecunia.com/advisories/48811

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1241?

CVE-2012-1241 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting artonx.org activescriptruby. It was published on April 16, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-1241?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-1241?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from artonx.org. Update activescriptruby to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-1241?

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