Vulnerability Description
A certain algorithm in Ruby on Rails 2.1.0 through 2.2.2, and 2.3.x before 2.3.4, leaks information about the complexity of message-digest signature verification in the cookie store, which might allow remote attackers to forge a digest via multiple attempts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails | Rails | 2.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36600
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2009/9/4/timing-weakness-in-ruby-on-railsPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2260
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37427
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2544Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36600
- http://weblog.rubyonrails.org/2009/9/4/timing-weakness-in-ruby-on-railsPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2260
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37427
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2544Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3086?
CVE-2009-3086 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). A certain algorithm in Ruby on Rails 2.1.0 through 2.2.2, and 2.3.x before 2.3.4, leaks information about the complexity of message-digest signature verification in the cookie store, which might allow...
How severe is CVE-2009-3086?
CVE-2009-3086 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-2009-3086?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rubyonrails Rails.