CVE-2013-0284: Newrelic rpm Newrelic_rpm Gem Discloses Sensitive Information Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-q6cw-2553-7837
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CWE-200
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-0284 is a MODERATE newrelic_rpm gem discloses sensitive information vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Newrelic rpm libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves newrelic_rpm gem discloses sensitive information. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.5.3.24.

CVE-2013-0284 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-0284
GHSA Identifier GHSA-q6cw-2553-7837
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Newrelic rpm
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-0284

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

newrelic_rpm fixed: 3.5.3.24 
Upgrade newrelic_rpm to 3.5.3.24
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 newrelic_rpm

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-0284, inspect your project dependencies for Newrelic rpm:

inspect dependencies for newrelic_rpm

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Newrelic rpm in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.5.3.24), 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 Newrelic rpm, 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

Ruby agent 3.2.0 through 3.5.3.23 serializes sensitive data when communicating with servers operated by New Relic, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (database credentials and SQL statements) by sniffing the network and deserializing the data.

CVE-2013-0284 Affected Newrelic rpm Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.5.3.24
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
newrelic_rpm
gem/newrelic_rpm
RubyGems
≥ 3.2.0
< 3.5.3.24
3.5.3.24

References

NVD — CVE-2013-0284 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-0284
Newrelic rpm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/newrelic/newrelic-ruby-agent
Newrelic rpm Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/newrelic_rpm/CVE-2013-0284.yml
Newrelic rpm Security Information SECURITY
https://newrelic.com/docs/ruby/ruby-agent-security-notification
Newrelic rpm Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20130117025417/https://newrelic.com/docs/ruby/ruby-agent-security-notification
seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q1/304 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2013/q1/304

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0284?
CVE-2013-0284 is a security vulnerability in Newrelic rpm involving newrelic_rpm Gem Discloses Sensitive Information under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Newrelic rpm versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.5.3.24 across affected packages: newrelic_rpm.
What version fixes CVE-2013-0284?
Upgrading to 3.5.3.24 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is newrelic_rpm affected?
Yes, newrelic_rpm is affected in releases prior to 3.5.3.24. Upgrade your dependency to 3.5.3.24 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-0284?
CVE-2013-0284 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-2013-0284?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for newrelic_rpm'. 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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