CVE-2013-1607: Input Validation
Published Feb 11, 2020
·Updated
Ruby PDFKit gem prior to 0.5.3 has a Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
rubygems/pdfkit<0.5.3
0.5.3
Pdfkit Project Pdfkit Ruby<0.5.3
Event History
Feb 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:31 PM
Description
May 5, 2022
Advisory Published
12:29 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1607?
CVE-2013-1607 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1607?
To fix CVE-2013-1607, update the PDFKit gem to version 0.5.3 or higher.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2013-1607?
CVE-2013-1607 affects the PDFKit gem versions prior to 0.5.3.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1607?
CVE-2013-1607 is a code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
5
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2013-1607?
Yes, there are known exploit scenarios associated with CVE-2013-1607 that leverage the vulnerability for malicious activities.