CVE-2004-0983
First published: Fri Nov 19 2004(Updated: )
The CGI module in Ruby 1.6 before 1.6.8, and 1.8 before 1.8.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a certain HTTP request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby | =1.8.1 | |
| Ruby | =1.8.2_pre2 | |
| Ruby | =1.6.7 | |
| Ruby | =1.6 | |
| Ruby | =1.8 | |
| Ruby | =1.8.2_pre1 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =2.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =4.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =4.1 | |
| Gentoo Linux | ||
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =2.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11618
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-586
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-635.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:128
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17985
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10268
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/20-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0983?
CVE-2004-0983 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to infinite loops and high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0983?
To fix CVE-2004-0983, upgrade Ruby to version 1.6.8 or 1.8.2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-0983?
CVE-2004-0983 affects Ruby versions prior to 1.6.8 and 1.8.2, as well as various distributions like Mandrake Linux and Ubuntu.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2004-0983?
CVE-2004-0983 can be exploited through specially crafted HTTP requests that cause denial of service.
Is there a risk of data loss with CVE-2004-0983?
CVE-2004-0983 primarily results in denial of service and CPU exhaustion, with no direct data loss associated.
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