CVE-2024-26141: Possible DoS Vulnerability with Range Header in Rack
First published: Fri Feb 23 2024(Updated: )
# Possible DoS Vulnerability with Range Header in Rack There is a possible DoS vulnerability relating to the Range request header in Rack. This vulnerability has been assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2024-26141. Versions Affected: >= 1.3.0. Not affected: < 1.3.0 Fixed Versions: 3.0.9.1, 2.2.8.1 Impact ------ Carefully crafted Range headers can cause a server to respond with an unexpectedly large response. Responding with such large responses could lead to a denial of service issue. Vulnerable applications will use the `Rack::File` middleware or the `Rack::Utils.byte_ranges` methods (this includes Rails applications). Releases -------- The fixed releases are available at the normal locations. Workarounds ----------- There are no feasible workarounds for this issue. Patches ------- To aid users who aren't able to upgrade immediately we have provided patches for the two supported release series. They are in git-am format and consist of a single changeset. * 3-0-range.patch - Patch for 3.0 series * 2-2-range.patch - Patch for 2.2 series Credits ------- Thank you [ooooooo_q](https://hackerone.com/ooooooo_q) for the report and patch
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems/rack | >=1.3.0<2.2.8.1 | 2.2.8.1 |
| rubygems/rack | >=3.0.0<3.0.9.1 | 3.0.9.1 |
| redhat/rubygem-rack | <3.0.9.1 | 3.0.9.1 |
| redhat/rubygem-rack | <2.2.8.1 | 2.2.8.1 |
| debian/ruby-rack | 2.1.4-3+deb11u2 2.2.6.4-1+deb12u1 3.0.8-4 | |
| Rack | >=1.3.0<2.2.8.1 | |
| Rack | >=3.0.0<3.0.9.1 | |
| Debian | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/rack/rack/security/advisories/GHSA-xj5v-6v4g-jfw6
- https://github.com/rack/rack/commit/4849132bef471adb21131980df745f4bb84de2d9
- https://github.com/rack/rack/commit/62457686b26d33a15a254c7768c2076e8e02b48b
- https://discuss.rubyonrails.org/t/possible-dos-vulnerability-with-range-header-in-rack/84944
- https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/rack/CVE-2024-26141.yml
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26141
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-xj5v-6v4g-jfw6 (Advisory)
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00022.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240510-0007/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-26141
- https://github.com/rack/rack/releases/tag/v2.2.8.1
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-26141
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-26141
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26141
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-25126
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26141
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26146
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2265600
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2265597
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1841
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1846
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2007
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2113
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2581
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2584
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2953
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3431
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10806
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2265594
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26141?
CVE-2024-26141 is categorized as a possible Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26141?
To fix CVE-2024-26141, you should upgrade to rack version 2.2.8.1 or 3.0.9.1 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-26141?
CVE-2024-26141 affects rack versions 1.3.0 and higher.
What software is impacted by CVE-2024-26141?
CVE-2024-26141 impacts the rack library used in Ruby applications.
How can I determine if I'm using an affected version of rack for CVE-2024-26141?
You can determine if you're using an affected version by checking your rack version against the vulnerability details.
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