Vulnerability Description
The Ruby http gem before 0.7.3 does not verify hostnames in SSL connections, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle-attack.
CVSS Score
5.9
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Http.Rb Project | Http.Rb | <= 0.7.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/8Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/httprb/jkb4oxwZjkU
- https://rubysec.com/advisories/http-CVE-2015-1828Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ruby/openssl/issues/8Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21topic/httprb/jkb4oxwZjkU
- https://rubysec.com/advisories/http-CVE-2015-1828Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1828?
CVE-2015-1828 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). The Ruby http gem before 0.7.3 does not verify hostnames in SSL connections, which might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a man-in-the-middle-attack.
How severe is CVE-2015-1828?
CVE-2015-1828 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1828?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Http.Rb Project Http.Rb.