CVE-2006-4112
First published: Mon Aug 14 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the "dependency resolution mechanism" in Ruby on Rails 1.1.0 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby code via a URL that is not properly handled in the routing code, which leads to a denial of service (application hang) or "data loss," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4111.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/rails | >=1.1.0<1.1.6 | 1.1.6 |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =1.1.0 | |
| =1.1.0 | ||
| =1.1.1 | ||
| =1.1.2 | ||
| =1.1.3 | ||
| =1.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-4112
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28364
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9wrq-xvmp-xjc8 (Advisory)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21424
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21466
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21749
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016673
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2006/8/10/rails-1-1-6-backports-and-full-disclosure
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200608-20.xml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/699540
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_21_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442934/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19454
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/rails/CVE-2006-4112.yml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200301174340/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19454
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200804225700/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442934/100/0/threaded
- https://web.archive.org/web/20200808083046/http://securitytracker.com/id?1016673
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4112?
CVE-2006-4112 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and execution of arbitrary Ruby code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4112?
To fix CVE-2006-4112, upgrade Ruby on Rails to version 1.1.6 or later.
What versions are affected by CVE-2006-4112?
CVE-2006-4112 affects Ruby on Rails versions 1.1.0 through 1.1.5.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-4112?
CVE-2006-4112 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby code, leading to denial of service or data loss.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-4112?
Yes, the patch for CVE-2006-4112 is included in the upgrade to Ruby on Rails version 1.1.6.
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