CVE-2013-2617: Code Injection

Published Mar 20, 2013
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Updated

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

Other sources

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

Affected Software

2 affected components
rubygems/curl<=0.0.9
Curl Project Curl Ruby

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2617?

CVE-2013-2617 has been assigned a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2617?

To fix CVE-2013-2617, update the Curl Gem to version 0.0.10 or later.

3

Which versions of the Curl Gem are affected by CVE-2013-2617?

CVE-2013-2617 affects versions of the Curl Gem for Ruby up to and including 0.0.9.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2013-2617?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2013-2617 by crafting malicious URLs containing shell metacharacters to execute arbitrary commands.

5

Is CVE-2013-2617 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2013-2617 is known as a common vulnerability impacting Ruby applications using the Curl Gem.

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