7.5
CWE
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Advisory Published
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5647: Code Injection

First published: Thu Aug 29 2013(Updated: )

lib/sounder/sound.rb in the sounder gem 1.0.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a filename.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
rubygems/sounder<1.0.2
1.0.2
adam zaninovich sounder=1.0.1
Ruby

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5647?

    CVE-2013-5647 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5647?

    To fix CVE-2013-5647, upgrade the sounder gem to version 1.0.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of the sounder gem are affected by CVE-2013-5647?

    Versions of the sounder gem prior to 1.0.2, specifically version 1.0.1, are affected by CVE-2013-5647.

  • What type of attacks does CVE-2013-5647 allow?

    CVE-2013-5647 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by exploiting shell metacharacters in filenames.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2013-5647 on Ruby applications?

    The impact of CVE-2013-5647 is significant, as it can lead to unauthorized access and control of the affected Ruby applications.

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