CVE-2015-1855: Input Validation
First published: Fri Nov 29 2019(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ruby1.8 | ||
| debian/ruby1.9.1 | ||
| debian/ruby2.0 | ||
| Ruby | >=2.1.0<2.1.6 | |
| Ruby | >=2.2.0<2.2.2 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p0 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p195 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p247 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p353 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p451 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p481 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p576 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p594 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p598 | |
| Ruby | =2.0.0-p643 | |
| Ruby trunk | <50292 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 | |
| Puppet | =1.0.0 | |
| Puppetlabs Puppet Enterprise | >=3.0.0<3.8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3245
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3246
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3247
- https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/issues/9644
- https://puppetlabs.com/security/cve/cve-2015-1855
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2015/04/13/ruby-openssl-hostname-matching-vulnerability/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-1855
- https://github.com/ruby/openssl/commit/e9a7bcb8bf2902f907c148a00bbcf21d3fa79596
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-1855
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-1855
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-1855
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-1855
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1855?
CVE-2015-1855 is a vulnerability classified as high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to spoof servers.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1855?
To fix CVE-2015-1855, update your Ruby installation to version 2.0.0 patchlevel 645 or later, or version 2.1.6 or later, or version 2.2.2 or later.
Which versions of Ruby are affected by CVE-2015-1855?
CVE-2015-1855 affects Ruby versions prior to 2.0.0 patchlevel 645, 2.1.x before 2.1.6, and 2.2.x before 2.2.2.
What are the implications of CVE-2015-1855 for web applications?
CVE-2015-1855 allows attackers to spoof server identities, potentially leading to man-in-the-middle attacks on web applications.
Is CVE-2015-1855 present in Debian-based systems?
Yes, CVE-2015-1855 is present in the Ruby packages included in Debian systems, specifically in the affected Ruby versions listed.
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