CVE-2013-3221: Input Validation

Published Apr 22, 2013
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Updated

The Active Record component in Ruby on Rails 2.3.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, and 3.2.x does not ensure that the declared data type of a database column is used during comparisons of input values to stored values in that column, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct data-type injection attacks against Ruby on Rails applications via a crafted value, as demonstrated by unintended interaction between the "typed XML" feature and a MySQL database.

Affected Software

104 affected components
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.0
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.1
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.2
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.3
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.4
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.9
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.10
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.11
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.12
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.13
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.14
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.15
rubyonrails Rails=2.3.16
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.0
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.0-beta
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.0-beta2
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.0-beta3
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.0-beta4
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.0-rc
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.0-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.1-pre
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.2
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.2-pre
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.3
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.4-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.5
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.5-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.6
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.6-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.6-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.7
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.7-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.7-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.8
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.8-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.8-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.8-rc3
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.8-rc4
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.9
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.9-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.9-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.9-rc3
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.9-rc4
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.9-rc5
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.10
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.10-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.11
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.12
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.12-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.13
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.13-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.14
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.16
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.17
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.18
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.19
rubyonrails Rails=3.0.20
rubyonrails ruby on Rails=3.0.4
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-beta1
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-rc3
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-rc4
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-rc5
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-rc6
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-rc7
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.0-rc8
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.1
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.1-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.1-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.1-rc3
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.2
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.2-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.2-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.3
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.4
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.4-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.5
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.5-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.6
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.7
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.8
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.9
rubyonrails Rails=3.1.10
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.0
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.0-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.0-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.1
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.2
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.2-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.3
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.3-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.3-rc2
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.4
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.4-rc1
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.5
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.6
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.7
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.8
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.9
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.10
rubyonrails Rails=3.2.11

Event History

Apr 22, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-3221?

CVE-2013-3221 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for data-type injection attacks that can compromise security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-3221?

To mitigate CVE-2013-3221, upgrade to Ruby on Rails versions 3.2.12 or later, or apply the recommended patches provided in official advisories.

3

What impact does CVE-2013-3221 have on my application?

CVE-2013-3221 can allow remote attackers to manipulate data types, possibly leading to unauthorized access or data corruption.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2013-3221?

CVE-2013-3221 affects applications using Ruby on Rails versions 2.3.x, 3.0.x, 3.1.x, and 3.2.x.

5

Is CVE-2013-3221 exploitable in the wild?

There have been reports suggesting that CVE-2013-3221 is actively being exploited in the wild, making immediate remediation essential.

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