CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-5467

First published: Fri Oct 27 2006(Updated: )

The cgi.rb CGI library for Ruby 1.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via an HTTP request with a multipart MIME body that contains an invalid boundary specifier, as demonstrated using a specifier that begins with a "-" instead of "--" and contains an inconsistent ID.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ruby=1.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-5467?

    CVE-2006-5467 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How does CVE-2006-5467 affect Ruby 1.8?

    CVE-2006-5467 affects Ruby 1.8 by allowing attackers to exploit the cgi.rb CGI library leading to high CPU consumption and an infinite loop.

  • What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2006-5467?

    CVE-2006-5467 facilitates denial of service attacks through malformed HTTP requests containing invalid multipart MIME boundaries.

  • How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2006-5467?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-5467, ensure that Ruby is updated to a version that resolves this vulnerability or implement input validation for multipart requests.

  • Is CVE-2006-5467 still a concern for modern applications?

    While CVE-2006-5467 is primarily relevant to Ruby 1.8, any applications still using this outdated version should consider upgrading to avoid potential exploits.

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