RubyGems rest-client CVE-2015-1820 Session Fixation Vulnerability

BID:73295

CVE-2015-1820 |

Info

RubyGems rest-client CVE-2015-1820 Session Fixation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 73295
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2015-1820
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 23 2015 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 15 2015 12:58AM
Credit: Andy Brody
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

RubyGems rest-client CVE-2015-1820 Session Fixation Vulnerability

RubyGems rest-client is prone to a session-fixation vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to hijack an arbitrary session or gain access to the sensitive information. This may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

RubyGems rest-client CVE-2015-1820 Session Fixation Vulnerability

To exploit these issues an attacker entices an unsuspecting user into following a malicious URI.

Solution / Fix

RubyGems rest-client CVE-2015-1820 Session Fixation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

RubyGems rest-client CVE-2015-1820 Session Fixation Vulnerability

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