Ruby on Rails unspecified code execution

rubyonrails-url-code-execution (28364) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

An unspecified vulnerability in Ruby on Rails could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary Ruby code on the system using a specially-crafted URL.

Platforms Affected:

  • David Heinemeier Hansson, Ruby on Rails 1.1.0
  • David Heinemeier Hansson, Ruby on Rails 1.1.1
  • David Heinemeier Hansson, Ruby on Rails 1.1.2
  • David Heinemeier Hansson, Ruby on Rails 1.1.4
  • David Heinemeier Hansson, Ruby on Rails 1.1.5
  • Gentoo, Linux

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system or upgrade to the latest version of Ruby on Rails (1.1.6 or later), available from the Ruby on Rails Web site. See References.

For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 200608-20 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • BugTraq Mailing List, Thu Aug 10 2006 - 21:50:48 CDT, Security Vulnerability in Ruby on Rails 1.1.x at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-08/0226.html.
  • Ruby on Rails Web site, Ruby on Rails at http://www.rubyonrails.org/.
  • BID-19454: Ruby on Rails Routing Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • CVE-2006-4112: Unspecified vulnerability in the dependency resolution mechanism in Ruby on Rails 1.1.0 through 1.1.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Ruby code via a URL that is not properly handled in the routing code, which leads to a denial of service (application hang) or data loss
  • GLSA-200608-20: Ruby on Rails: Several vulnerabilities
  • SA21424: Ruby on Rails Ruby Code Execution Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1016673: Rails Input Validation Flaw in `routing.rb` Lets Remote Users Execute Local Ruby Code
  • SUSE-SR:2006:021: SUSE Security Summary Report
  • US-CERT VU#699540: Ruby on Rails fails to properly verify input passed via the URL

Reported:

Aug 10, 2006

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