CVE-2012-1103

CVE-2012-1103 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Notmuchmail Notmuch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Description

emacs/notmuch-mua.el in Notmuch before 0.11.1, when using the Emacs interface, allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted MML tags, which are not properly quoted in an email reply cna cause the files to be attached to the message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1103?
emacs/notmuch-mua.el in Notmuch before 0.11.1, when using the Emacs interface, allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files via crafted MML tags, which are not properly quoted in an email reply cna cause the files to be attached to the message.
How severe is CVE-2012-1103?
CVE-2012-1103 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-1103 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1103?
CVE-2012-1103 primarily affects Notmuchmail Notmuch. In total, 30 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1103?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1103 published?
CVE-2012-1103 was published on 2012-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (30)

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