JSON Gem up to 2.2.0 on Ruby Object input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in JSON Gem up to 2.2.0 on Ruby. This affects an unknown part of the component Object Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2020-10663. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in JSON Gem up to 2.2.0 on Ruby (Ruby Gem). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Object Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The JSON gem through 2.2.0 for Ruby, as used in Ruby 2.4 through 2.4.9, 2.5 through 2.5.7, and 2.6 through 2.6.5, has an Unsafe Object Creation Vulnerability. This is quite similar to CVE-2013-0269, but does not rely on poor garbage-collection behavior within Ruby. Specifically, use of JSON parsing methods can lead to creation of a malicious object within the interpreter, with adverse effects that are application-dependent.

The weakness was published 04/28/2020 (Website). The advisory is available at ruby-lang.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2020-10663 since 03/18/2020. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-0794). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Dell PowerEdge
  • Dell ECS

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/18/2020 🔍
04/28/2020 +41 days 🔍
04/29/2020 +1 days 🔍
01/26/2026 +2097 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DLA 2192-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2020-10663 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-10663
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-154530
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-0794 - Dell ECS: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 04/29/2020 08:09
Updated: 01/26/2026 00:34
Changes: 04/29/2020 08:09 (37), 04/29/2020 08:14 (18), 10/14/2020 05:08 (1), 06/04/2024 08:50 (17), 01/26/2026 00:34 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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