CVE-2014-0082:CVE-2014-0082 is a denial of service vulnerability in Action View in Ruby on Rails 3.x before 3.2.17.

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The vulnerability exists in the actionpack/lib/action_view/template/text.rb file in Action View in Ruby on Rails 3.x before version 3.2.17. It occurs due to the conversion of MIME type strings to symbols during the use of the :text option to the render method. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service by including these strings in headers, leading to excessive memory consumption.

Overview

This CVE describes a denial of service vulnerability in Ruby on Rails 3.x before version 3.2.17, specifically in the Action View component. The issue arises from the mishandling of MIME type strings during the use of the :text option in the render method, allowing attackers to trigger a denial of service condition by manipulating headers.

Remediation

To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to upgrade their Ruby on Rails installations to version 3.2.17 or later. By updating to the patched version, the conversion of MIME type strings to symbols will be handled securely, preventing remote attackers from causing memory consumption issues through header manipulation.

References

  1. [rubyonrails-security] 20140218 Denial of Service Vulnerability in Action View when using render :text (CVE-2014-0082) - Link
  2. RHSA-2014:0215 - Link
  3. 57836 - Link
  4. RHSA-2014:0306 - Link
  5. https://puppet.com/security/cve/cve-2014-0082
  6. openSUSE-SU-2014:0295 - Link
  7. 57376 - Link
  8. [oss-security] 20140218 Denial of Service Vulnerability in Action View when using render :text (CVE-2014-0082) - Link
  9. http://www.getchef.com/blog/2014/04/09/enterprise-chef-11-1-3-release/

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  2. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  3. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  4. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  5. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  6. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  7. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  8. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  9. Construction
    Construction
  10. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  11. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  12. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  13. Information
    Information
  14. Mining
    Mining
  15. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  16. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  17. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  18. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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