CVE-2013-0334: Bundler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-49jx-9cmc-xjxm
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-0334 is a MODERATE remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Bundler libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves bundler may install gems from a different source than expected. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.7.0.

CVE-2013-0334 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-0334
GHSA Identifier GHSA-49jx-9cmc-xjxm
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Bundler
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-0334

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Bundler dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

bundler fixed: 1.7.0 
Upgrade bundler to 1.7.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for bundler

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-0334, inspect your project dependencies for Bundler:

inspect dependencies for bundler

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Bundler in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.7.0), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In Bundler, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Bundler before 1.7, when multiple top-level source lines are used, allows remote attackers to install arbitrary gems by creating a gem with the same name as another gem in a different source.

CVE-2013-0334 Affected Bundler Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.7.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
bundler
gem/bundler
RubyGems
< 1.7.0
1.7.0

References

NVD — CVE-2013-0334 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0334
Bundler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubygems/bundler
Bundler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/bundler/CVE-2013-0334.yml
Bundler Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201609-02
Bundler Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20210122060358/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70099
Bundler Security Information SECURITY
http://bundler.io/blog/2014/08/14/bundler-may-install-gems-from-a-different-source-than-expected-cve-2013-0334.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/140609.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/140654.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/140655.html
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/20... WEB
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00092.html
Bundler Security Information SECURITY
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0334?
CVE-2013-0334 is a security vulnerability in Bundler involving Bundler may install gems from a different source than expected under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Bundler versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.7.0 across affected packages: bundler.
What version fixes CVE-2013-0334?
Upgrading to 1.7.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is bundler affected?
Yes, bundler is affected in releases prior to 1.7.0. Upgrade your dependency to 1.7.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-0334?
CVE-2013-0334 is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation (The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2013-0334?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for bundler'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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