CVE-2006-4111: Code Injection
First published: Mon Aug 14 2006(Updated: )
Ruby on Rails before 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute Ruby code with "severe" or "serious" impact via a File Upload request with an HTTP header that modifies the LOAD_PATH variable, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4112.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby on Rails | =0.8.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.5.7 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.7.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | <=1.1.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.8.5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.6.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.5.6 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.9.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.5.5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.5.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.6.5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.9.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.9.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.9.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.9.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.9.4.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.10.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.10.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.11.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.11.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.12.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.12.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.13.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.13.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.14.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.14.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.14.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =0.14.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.0.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2006/8/9/rails-1-1-5-mandatory-security-patch-and-other-tidbits
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200608-20.xml
- http://blog.koehntopp.de/archives/1367-Ruby-On-Rails-Mandatory-Mystery-Patch.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19454
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21466
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016673
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_21_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21749
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3237
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4111?
CVE-2006-4111 has been classified as a severe vulnerability allowing remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4111?
To fix CVE-2006-4111, you should upgrade to Ruby on Rails version 1.1.5 or later.
Which versions of Ruby on Rails are affected by CVE-2006-4111?
CVE-2006-4111 affects Ruby on Rails versions prior to 1.1.5, including 0.5.0 through 1.1.4.
What kind of attack vector is utilized in CVE-2006-4111?
CVE-2006-4111 can be exploited via a malicious file upload that modifies the LOAD_PATH variable.
Is CVE-2006-4111 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2006-4111 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4112, although both affect Ruby on Rails.
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