What is the severity of CVE-2004-0755?

CVE-2004-0755 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of session hijacking.

How do I fix CVE-2004-0755?

To address CVE-2004-0755, upgrade Ruby to version 1.8.1 or later, which ensures secure file permissions.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-0755?

CVE-2004-0755 affects users of Ruby versions 1.6 and 1.8 that utilize the CGI::Session FileStore capability.

What potential risks are associated with CVE-2004-0755?

The risks of CVE-2004-0755 include the unauthorized access and theft of session information by local users.

Is CVE-2004-0755 a coding issue in Ruby?

Yes, CVE-2004-0755 is a coding issue in Ruby related to improper file permission settings for session files.

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CVE-2004-0755

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

19/8/2004

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-0755

First published: Thu Aug 19 2004(Updated: )

The FileStore capability in CGI::Session for Ruby before 1.8.1, and possibly PStore, creates files with insecure permissions, which can allow local users to steal session information and hijack sessions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ruby	=1.6
Ruby	=1.8

Remedy

http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-537

Remedy

http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200409-08.xml

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0755?
CVE-2004-0755 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the risk of session hijacking.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0755?
To address CVE-2004-0755, upgrade Ruby to version 1.8.1 or later, which ensures secure file permissions.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0755?
CVE-2004-0755 affects users of Ruby versions 1.6 and 1.8 that utilize the CGI::Session FileStore capability.
What potential risks are associated with CVE-2004-0755?
The risks of CVE-2004-0755 include the unauthorized access and theft of session information by local users.
Is CVE-2004-0755 a coding issue in Ruby?
Yes, CVE-2004-0755 is a coding issue in Ruby related to improper file permission settings for session files.

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