CVE-2014-6438
UnknownEPSS 4.13%
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CVE-2014-6438 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The URI.decode_www_form_component method in Ruby before 1.9.2-p330 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (catastrophic regular expression backtracking, resource consumption, or application crash) via a crafted string.. EPSS estimates a 4.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The URI.decode_www_form_component method in Ruby before 1.9.2-p330 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (catastrophic regular expression backtracking, resource consumption, or application crash) via a crafted string.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | <= 1.9.2 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/13/6Mailing List, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032874Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ruby/www.ruby-lang.org/issues/817Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2014/08/19/ruby-1-9-2-p330-released/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/07/13/6Mailing List, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032874Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/ruby/www.ruby-lang.org/issues/817Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2014/08/19/ruby-1-9-2-p330-released/Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-6438?
The URI.decode_www_form_component method in Ruby before 1.9.2-p330 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (catastrophic regular expression backtracking, resource consumption, or application crash) via a crafted string.
How severe is CVE-2014-6438?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-6438 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6438?
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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