CVE-2013-1933: OS Command Injection

Published Apr 25, 2013
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Updated

The extractfromocr function in lib/docsplit/textextractor.rb in the Karteek Docsplit (karteek-docsplit) gem 0.5.4 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a PDF filename.

Other sources

The extractfromocr function in lib/docsplit/textextractor.rb in the Karteek Docsplit (karteek-docsplit) gem 0.5.4 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a PDF filename.

Affected Software

3 affected components
rubygems/karteek-docsplit<=0.5.4
DocumentCloud Karteek-docsplit=0.5.4
ruby-lang Ruby

Event History

Apr 25, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
01:36 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1933?

CVE-2013-1933 has a medium severity level due to its potential for command injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-1933?

To fix CVE-2013-1933, upgrade the Karteek Docsplit gem to a later version than 0.5.4.

3

What allows the vulnerability in CVE-2013-1933 to occur?

The vulnerability occurs due to lack of proper sanitization of PDF filenames in the extract_from_ocr function.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2013-1933?

Users of the Karteek Docsplit gem version 0.5.4 for Ruby are affected by CVE-2013-1933.

5

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2013-1933?

CVE-2013-1933 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a PDF filename.

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