Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2314051

First published: Sun Sep 22 2024(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in the WEBrick toolkit through 1.8.1 for Ruby. It allows HTTP request smuggling by providing both a Content-Length header and a Transfer-Encoding header, e.g., "GET /admin HTTP/1.1\r\n" inside of a "POST /user HTTP/1.1\r\n" request. NOTE: the supplier's position is "Webrick should not be used in production."

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WEBrick<=1.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2314051?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2314051 is considered high due to its potential for HTTP request smuggling.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2314051?

    To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2314051, upgrade Ruby WEBrick to a version higher than 1.8.1.

  • What versions of WEBrick are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2314051?

    WEBrick versions up to and including 1.8.1 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2314051.

  • What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2314051 facilitate?

    REDHAT-BUG-2314051 facilitates HTTP request smuggling attacks.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2314051?

    A temporary workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2314051 can involve disabling HTTP request smuggling techniques by reviewing request headers.

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