CVE-2010-3299
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.14%
Last modified
CVE-2010-3299 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The encrypt/decrypt functions in Ruby on Rails 2.3 are vulnerable to padding oracle attacks.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The encrypt/decrypt functions in Ruby on Rails 2.3 are vulnerable to padding oracle attacks.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails | Rails | 2.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2010/q3/357Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3299Third Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/legacy/events/woot10/tech/full_papers/Rizzo.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2010/q3/357Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-3299Third Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/legacy/events/woot10/tech/full_papers/Rizzo.pdfExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2010-3299?
The encrypt/decrypt functions in Ruby on Rails 2.3 are vulnerable to padding oracle attacks.
How severe is CVE-2010-3299?
CVE-2010-3299 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3299?
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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