Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 9.2 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | 2.1 |
| Ubuntu | Ubuntu Linux | 4.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-586
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:128
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-635.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11618PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17985
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/20-1/
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-586
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:128
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-635.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11618PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17985
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/20-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0983?
CVE-2004-0983 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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?
CVE-2004-0983 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0983?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby, Gentoo Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server, Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux.