CVE-2013-2615: Code Injection

Published Mar 20, 2013
·
Updated

fastreader Gem for Ruby contains a flaw that is triggered during the handling of specially crafted input passed via a URL that contains a ';' character. This may allow a context-dependent attacker to potentially execute arbitrary commands.

Other sources

lib/entrycontroller.rb in the fastreader Gem 1.0.8 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

Affected Software

2 affected components
rubygems/fastreader>=1.0.0
Rubygems Fastreader=1.0.8

Event History

Mar 20, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Oct 24, 2017
Advisory Published
06:33 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2615?

CVE-2013-2615 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for remote code execution due to improper input handling.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2615?

To fix CVE-2013-2615, upgrade the fastreader Gem to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What affected software versions are associated with CVE-2013-2615?

CVE-2013-2615 specifically affects version 1.0.8 of the fastreader Gem for Ruby.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2013-2615?

Developers and organizations utilizing the fastreader Gem version 1.0.8 are at risk from CVE-2013-2615.

5

Can CVE-2013-2615 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-2615 can potentially be exploited by context-dependent attackers through specially crafted URLs.

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