Vulnerability Description
actionpack/lib/action_dispatch/http/request.rb in Ruby on Rails before 3.0.13, 3.1.x before 3.1.5, and 3.2.x before 3.2.4 does not properly consider differences in parameter handling between the Active Record component and the Rack interface, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended database-query restrictions and perform NULL checks via a crafted request, as demonstrated by certain "[nil]" values, a related issue to CVE-2012-2694.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubyonrails | Rails | 3.0.0 |
| Rubyonrails | Ruby On Rails | 3.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00046.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0154.html
- https://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/d890f8d58b5fbf32?dmode=Exploit
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00014.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-08/msg00046.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0154.html
- https://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-security/msg/d890f8d58b5fbf32?dmode=Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-2660?
CVE-2012-2660 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). actionpack/lib/action_dispatch/http/request.rb in Ruby on Rails before 3.0.13, 3.1.x before 3.1.5, and 3.2.x before 3.2.4 does not properly consider differences in parameter handling between the Activ...
How severe is CVE-2012-2660?
CVE-2012-2660 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2660?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rubyonrails Rails, Rubyonrails Ruby On Rails.