RubyGems 4.0.0 Beta 1/4.0.0 Beta 2 Startup input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in RubyGems 4.0.0 Beta 1/4.0.0 Beta 2 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Startup Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-6135. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in RubyGems 4.0.0 Beta 1/4.0.0 Beta 2 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Startup Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

RubyGems passenger 4.0.0 betas 1 and 2 allows remote attackers to delete arbitrary files during the startup process.

The bug was discovered 03/01/2013. The weakness was shared 11/19/2019 with Red Hat as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-6135 since 12/06/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2454 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 58259†) and OSVDB (90738†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Name

RubyGems

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/06/2012 🔍
03/01/2013 +85 days 🔍
03/01/2013 +0 days 🔍
11/19/2019 +2454 days 🔍
11/20/2019 +1 days 🔍
02/23/2024 +1556 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-6135 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-6135
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-145954
X-Force: 82533
SecurityFocus: 58259 - RubyGems passenger CVE-2012-6135 Security Bypass Vulnerability
OSVDB: 90738

Entryinfo

Created: 11/20/2019 07:07
Updated: 02/23/2024 18:04
Changes: 11/20/2019 07:07 (42), 11/20/2019 07:12 (22), 02/23/2024 18:04 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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