CVE-2016-4442: Rack mini profiler Rack-mini-profiler Allows Remote Attackers To Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j5hj-fhc9-g24m
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-4442 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) rack-mini-profiler allows remote attackers to vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Rack mini profiler libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves rack-mini-profiler allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about allocated strings and objects. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.10.1.

CVE-2016-4442 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-4442
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j5hj-fhc9-g24m
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Rack mini profiler
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2016-4442

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

rack-mini-profiler fixed: 0.10.1 
Upgrade rack-mini-profiler to 0.10.1
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 rack-mini-profiler

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-4442, inspect your project dependencies for Rack mini profiler:

inspect dependencies for rack-mini-profiler

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Rack mini profiler in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.10.1), 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-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Rack mini profiler, 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

The rack-mini-profiler gem before 0.10.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about allocated strings and objects by leveraging incorrect ordering of security checks.

CVE-2016-4442 Affected Rack mini profiler Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.10.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
rack-mini-profiler
gem/rack-mini-profiler
RubyGems
< 0.10.1
0.10.1

References

NVD — CVE-2016-4442 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4442
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/MiniProfiler/rack-mini-profiler/commit/4273771d65f1a7411e3ef5843329308d0e2d257c
Rack mini profiler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/MiniProfiler/rack-mini-profiler
Rack mini profiler Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/MiniProfiler/rack-mini-profiler/blob/v0.10.1/CHANGELOG.md
Rack mini profiler Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/10/2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4442?
CVE-2016-4442 is a security vulnerability in Rack mini profiler involving rack-mini-profiler allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information about allocated strings and objects under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Rack mini profiler versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.10.1 across affected packages: rack-mini-profiler.
What version fixes CVE-2016-4442?
Upgrading to 0.10.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rack-mini-profiler affected?
Yes, rack-mini-profiler is affected in releases prior to 0.10.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.10.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4442?
CVE-2016-4442 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-4442?
CVE-2016-4442 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2016-4442?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for rack-mini-profiler'. 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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