CVE-2007-5380
First published: Fri Oct 19 2007(Updated: )
Session fixation vulnerability in Rails before 1.2.4, as used for Ruby on Rails, allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors related to "URL-based sessions."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby on Rails | <=1.2.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2007/10/5/rails-1-2-4-maintenance-release
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26096
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=195315
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-17.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_25_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27657
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27965
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3508
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4238
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5380?
CVE-2007-5380 has a medium severity rating as it allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5380?
To fix CVE-2007-5380, upgrade Ruby on Rails to version 1.2.4 or later.
What versions of Ruby on Rails are affected by CVE-2007-5380?
CVE-2007-5380 affects Ruby on Rails versions prior to 1.2.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-5380?
CVE-2007-5380 is a session fixation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2007-5380 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-5380 can be exploited remotely via URL-based sessions.
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