CVE-2013-4479: Code Injection
First published: Sat Dec 07 2013(Updated: )
`lib/sup/message_chunks.rb` in Sup before 0.13.2.1 and 0.14.x before 0.14.1.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the content_type of an email attachment.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Supmua Sup | <=0.13.2 | |
| Supmua Sup | =0.13.0 | |
| Supmua Sup | =0.13.1 | |
| Supmua Sup | =0.14.0 | |
| Supmua Sup | =0.14.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-4479
- https://github.com/sup-heliotrope/sup/commit/ca0302e0c716682d2de22e9136400c704cc93e42
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/165917.html
- http://rubyforge.org/pipermail/sup-talk/2013-October/004996.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Oct/272
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55294
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55400
- http://www.debian.org/security/2012/dsa-2805
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/10/30/2
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/sup/CVE-2013-4479.yml
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140524005344/http://rubyforge.org/pipermail/sup-talk/2013-October/004996.html
- http://www.phenoelit.org/stuff/whatsup.txt
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hh2x-7mf9-78fr (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-4479?
CVE-2013-4479 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for remote code execution through email attachments.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4479?
To fix CVE-2013-4479, upgrade Sup to version 0.13.2.1 or 0.14.1.1 or later.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2013-4479?
The affected versions of Sup are all versions before 0.13.2.1 and 0.14.x before 0.14.1.1.
Can CVE-2013-4479 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-4479 can be exploited remotely via malicious email attachments.
What type of attack is CVE-2013-4479 associated with?
CVE-2013-4479 is associated with command injection attacks using shell metacharacters in email content types.
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