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CVE-2006-6303

UnknownEPSS 3.59%

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CVE-2006-6303 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The read_multipart function in cgi.rb in Ruby before 1.8.5-p2 does not properly detect boundaries in MIME multipart content, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted HTTP requests, a different issue than CVE-2006-5467.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The read_multipart function in cgi.rb in Ruby before 1.8.5-p2 does not properly detect boundaries in MIME multipart content, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted HTTP requests, a different issue than CVE-2006-5467.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.59%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Yukihiro MatsumotoRuby1.8
Yukihiro MatsumotoRuby1.8.1
Yukihiro MatsumotoRuby1.8.2
Yukihiro MatsumotoRuby1.8.2_pre1
Yukihiro MatsumotoRuby1.8.2_pre2
Yukihiro MatsumotoRuby1.8.3
Yukihiro MatsumotoRuby1.8.4
Yukihiro MatsumotoRuby1.8.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6303?
The read_multipart function in cgi.rb in Ruby before 1.8.5-p2 does not properly detect boundaries in MIME multipart content, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted HTTP requests, a different issue than CVE-2006-5467.
How severe is CVE-2006-6303?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6303 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6303?
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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Source: NVD / NIST