CVE-2013-2616: Mini magick MiniMagick Gem For Ruby URI Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-w754-gq8r-pf5f
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-2616 is a HIGH minimagick gem for ruby uri vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Mini magick libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves minimagick gem for ruby uri handling arbitrary command injection. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.6.0.

CVE-2013-2616 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-2616
GHSA Identifier GHSA-w754-gq8r-pf5f
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Mini magick
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2013-2616

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

mini_magick fixed: 3.6.0 
Upgrade mini_magick to 3.6.0
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 mini_magick

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-2616, inspect your project dependencies for Mini magick:

inspect dependencies for mini_magick

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mini magick in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.6.0), 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. In Mini magick, 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

`lib/mini_magick.rb` in the MiniMagick Gem 1.3.1 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

CVE-2013-2616 Affected Mini magick Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.6.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mini_magick
gem/mini_magick
RubyGems
< 3.6.0
3.6.0

References

NVD — CVE-2013-2616 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-2616
Mini magick Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/minimagick/minimagick
Mini magick Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/mini_magick/CVE-2013-2616.yml
Mini magick Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20130315095512/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58448
Mini magick Security Information SECURITY
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/120777/Ruby-Gem-Minimagic-Command-Execution.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2013/Mar/123
Mini magick Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/03/19/9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-2616?
CVE-2013-2616 is a security vulnerability in Mini magick involving MiniMagick Gem for Ruby URI Handling Arbitrary Command Injection under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Mini magick versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.6.0 across affected packages: mini_magick.
What version fixes CVE-2013-2616?
Upgrading to 3.6.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mini_magick affected?
Yes, mini_magick is affected in releases prior to 3.6.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.6.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-2616?
CVE-2013-2616 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2013-2616?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for mini_magick'. 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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