CVE-2011-4124: calibre-ebook calibre Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
AliasesDEBIAN-CVE-2011-4124
Published 27-10-2021Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2011-4124 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in calibre-ebook calibre. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.31%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference
Timeline
- 27-10-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Input validation issues were found in Calibre at devices/linux_mount_helper.c which can lead to argument injection and elevation of privileges.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated9.8CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
High 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.31% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.31%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (git.zx2c4.com)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (bugs.launchpad.net)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Calibre-ebook1 product
- calibrena
Debian1 product
- calibre< 1.5.0+dfsg-1
2 vendors · 2 products
