Vulnerability Description
The numtok function in lib/raven/okjson.rb in the raven-ruby gem before 0.12.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large exponent value in a scientific number.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Getsentry | Raven-Ruby | <= 0.12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/26
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99687
- https://github.com/getsentry/raven-ruby/commit/477ee93a3f735be33bc1e726820654cdf
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/getsentry/Cz5bih0ZY1U
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q1/26
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99687
- https://github.com/getsentry/raven-ruby/commit/477ee93a3f735be33bc1e726820654cdf
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/getsentry/Cz5bih0ZY1U
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9490?
CVE-2014-9490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The numtok function in lib/raven/okjson.rb in the raven-ruby gem before 0.12.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a large exponent value in a scientific number.
How severe is CVE-2014-9490?
CVE-2014-9490 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-2014-9490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Getsentry Raven-Ruby.