CVE-2014-3514
First published: Wed Aug 20 2014(Updated: )
`activerecord/lib/active_record/relation/query_methods.rb` in Active Record in Ruby on Rails 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.5 allows remote attackers to bypass the strong parameters protection mechanism via crafted input to an application that makes `create_with` calls.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/activerecord | >=4.1.0<4.1.5 | 4.1.5 |
| rubygems/activerecord | >=4.0.0<4.0.9 | 4.0.9 |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-beta | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.0-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.1-rc4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.4 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.5 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.6 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.6-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.6-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.6-rc3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.7 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.0.8 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.0 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.0-beta1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.2-rc1 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.2-rc2 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.2-rc3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.3 | |
| Ruby on Rails | =4.1.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3514
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/18/10
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1102.html
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/activerecord/CVE-2014-3514.yml
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/rubyonrails-security/M4chq5Sb540/CC1Fh0Y_NWwJ
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=rubyonrails-security/M4chq5Sb540/CC1Fh0Y_NWwJ
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9rf5-jm6f-2fmm (Advisory)
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60347
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3514?
CVE-2014-3514 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3514?
To fix CVE-2014-3514, upgrade Active Record to version 4.0.9 or 4.1.5 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2014-3514?
CVE-2014-3514 affects Ruby on Rails versions 4.0.x before 4.0.9 and 4.1.x before 4.1.5.
Can CVE-2014-3514 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-3514 allows remote attackers to bypass strong parameters protection.
What are the consequences of CVE-2014-3514 exploitation?
If exploited, CVE-2014-3514 could lead to unauthorized access to application data.
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