CVE-2013-4389
First published: Thu Oct 17 2013(Updated: )
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in log_subscriber.rb files in the log subscriber component in Action Mailer in Ruby on Rails 3.x before 3.2.15 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted e-mail address that is improperly handled during construction of a log message.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/actionmailer | >=3.0.0<3.2.15 | 3.2.15 |
| Ruby on Rails | >=3.0.0<3.2.15 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.2 | |
| SUSE Linux | =12.3 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| Debian | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4389
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rg5m-3fqp-6px8 (Advisory)
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00091.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-12/msg00094.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-01/msg00003.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2887
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2888
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/actionmailer/CVE-2013-4389.yml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20201208175929/https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=ruby-security-ann/yvlR1Vx44c8/elKJkpO2KVgJ
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=ruby-security-ann/yvlR1Vx44c8/elKJkpO2KVgJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4389?
CVE-2013-4389 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it can lead to denial of service for affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4389?
To fix CVE-2013-4389, upgrade to Action Mailer version 3.2.15 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2013-4389?
CVE-2013-4389 affects Ruby on Rails 3.x versions prior to 3.2.15, as well as specific versions of OpenSUSE and Debian.
Can CVE-2013-4389 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4389 can be exploited remotely through crafted email addresses.
What component of Ruby on Rails is vulnerable in CVE-2013-4389?
The vulnerability in CVE-2013-4389 exists in the log_subscriber component of Action Mailer.
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