CVE-2015-3225
First published: Sun Jul 26 2015(Updated: )
lib/rack/utils.rb in Rack before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2, as used with Ruby on Rails 3.x and 4.x and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (SystemStackError) via a request with a large parameter depth.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/rack | >=1.4.0<1.4.6 | 1.4.6 |
| rubygems/rack | >=1.5.0<1.5.4 | 1.5.4 |
| rubygems/rack | >=1.6.0<1.6.2 | 1.6.2 |
| Rack-Project Rack | <=1.5.3 | |
| Rack-Project Rack | =1.6.0 | |
| Rack-Project Rack | =1.6.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.1 | |
| SUSE Linux | =13.2 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3225
- https://github.com/rack/rack/blob/master/HISTORY.md
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/164173.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-August/165180.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00040.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00043.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-07/msg00044.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/06/16/14
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2290.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3322
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/rack/CVE-2015-3225.yml
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/ruby-security-ann/gcUbICUmKMc
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rgr4-9jh5-j4j6 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75232
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=rubyonrails-security/gcUbICUmKMc/qiCotVZwXrMJ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3225?
CVE-2015-3225 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3225?
To fix CVE-2015-3225, upgrade Rack to version 1.5.4, 1.6.2, or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-3225?
CVE-2015-3225 affects Rack versions before 1.5.4 and 1.6.x before 1.6.2, commonly used with Ruby on Rails 3.x and 4.x.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-3225 enable?
CVE-2015-3225 enables remote attackers to trigger a SystemStackError by sending requests with a large parameter depth.
Is CVE-2015-3225 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-3225 is a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over a network.
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