CVE-2013-1948: Critical severity md2pdf vulnerability
Published Apr 25, 2013
·Updated
converter.rb in the md2pdf gem 0.0.1 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.
Other sources
converter.rb in the md2pdf gem 0.0.1 for Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.
Affected Software
3 affected components
rubygems/md2pdf<=0.0.1
Rob Westgeest Md2pdf=0.0.1
ruby-lang Ruby
Event History
Apr 25, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Oct 24, 2017
Advisory Published
06:33 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1948?
CVE-2013-1948 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary command execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-1948?
To fix CVE-2013-1948, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of the md2pdf gem that is higher than 0.0.1.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1948?
Users of the md2pdf gem version 0.0.1 are affected by CVE-2013-1948.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-1948?
CVE-2013-1948 is a command injection vulnerability caused by improper handling of filenames.
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What software is vulnerable to CVE-2013-1948?
The vulnerable software includes the md2pdf gem, specifically version 0.0.1.