Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=157048Patch
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=218287Patch
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305530
- http://jvn.jp/jp/JVN%2384798830/index.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/May/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23165
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23268
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23454
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25402
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27576
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31090
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-21.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017363
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:225
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_4_sr.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6303?
CVE-2006-6303 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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) ...
How severe is CVE-2006-6303?
CVE-2006-6303 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-2006-6303?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby.