Vulnerability Description
There is a possible DoS vulnerability in the multipart parser in Rack before 2.0.6. Specially crafted requests can cause the multipart parser to enter a pathological state, causing the parser to use CPU resources disproportionate to the request size.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rack Project | Rack | 2.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3172
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/rubyonrails-security/U_x-YkfuVTg/xhvYAmp
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:3172
- https://groups.google.com/forum/#%21msg/rubyonrails-security/U_x-YkfuVTg/xhvYAmp
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-16470?
CVE-2018-16470 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). There is a possible DoS vulnerability in the multipart parser in Rack before 2.0.6. Specially crafted requests can cause the multipart parser to enter a pathological state, causing the parser to use C...
How severe is CVE-2018-16470?
CVE-2018-16470 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-16470?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rack Project Rack.