CVE-2004-0983
UnknownEPSS 1.90%
Last modified
CVE-2004-0983 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The CGI module in Ruby 1.6 before 1.6.8, and 1.8 before 1.8.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a certain HTTP request.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The CGI module in Ruby 1.6 before 1.6.8, and 1.8 before 1.8.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a certain HTTP request.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6.7 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8.1 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8.2_pre1 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8.2_pre2 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 10.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 10.1 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11618Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11618Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2004-0983?
The CGI module in Ruby 1.6 before 1.6.8, and 1.8 before 1.8.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a certain HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2004-0983?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0983 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0983?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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