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Posted on 12 January 2013
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TITLE:
Ruby multi_xml Gem XML Parameter Parsing Vulnerability
SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA51808
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RELEASE DATE:
2013-01-11
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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been reported in the multi_xml gem for Ruby,
which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable
system.
The vulnerability is caused due to an error when parsing XML
parameters, which allows symbol and yaml types to be a part of the
request and can be exploited to execute arbitrary commands.
This is related to:
SA51753
The vulnerability is reported in version 0.5.1. Prior versions may
also be affected.
SOLUTION:
Update to version 0.5.2.
PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
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