Vulnerability Description
The HTTP/XMLRPC server in Ruby before 1.8.2 uses blocking sockets, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked connections) via a large amount of data.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6 |
References
- ftp://ftp.ruby-lang.org/pub/ruby/1.8/ruby-1.8.2-webrick-dos-1.patchPatch
- ftp://ftp.ruby-lang.org/pub/ruby/1.8/ruby-1.8.2-xmlrpc-dos-1.patch
- http://blade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-dev/27787Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16904
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19772
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19804
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20024
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20064
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20457
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21657
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015978
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1157
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-11.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:079
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-06-02.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1931?
CVE-2006-1931 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The HTTP/XMLRPC server in Ruby before 1.8.2 uses blocking sockets, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (blocked connections) via a large amount of data.
How severe is CVE-2006-1931?
CVE-2006-1931 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-2006-1931?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby.