CVE-2014-0036: Rbovirt Rbovirt Uses The Rest-client Gem Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-ww79-8xwv-932x
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0036 is a MODERATE rbovirt uses the rest-client gem vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Rbovirt libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves rbovirt uses the rest-client gem with ssl verification disabled. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.24.

CVE-2014-0036 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0036
GHSA Identifier GHSA-ww79-8xwv-932x
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Rbovirt
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0036

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

rbovirt fixed: 0.0.24 
Upgrade rbovirt to 0.0.24
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 rbovirt

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-0036, inspect your project dependencies for Rbovirt:

inspect dependencies for rbovirt

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Rbovirt in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.24), 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 General Security Weakness. In Rbovirt, 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 rbovirt gem before 0.0.24 for Ruby uses the rest-client gem with SSL verification disabled, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks via unspecified vectors.

CVE-2014-0036 Affected Rbovirt Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.24
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
rbovirt
gem/rbovirt
RubyGems
< 0.0.24
0.0.24

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0036 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0036
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1058595
Rbovirt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/abenari/rbovirt
Rbovirt Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/rbovirt/CVE-2014-0036.yml
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/130148.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-a... WEB
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-March/130180.html
seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/509 WEB
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/509

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0036?
CVE-2014-0036 is a security vulnerability in Rbovirt involving rbovirt uses the rest-client gem with SSL verification disabled under General Security Weakness.
Which Rbovirt versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.24 across affected packages: rbovirt.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0036?
Upgrading to 0.0.24 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is rbovirt affected?
Yes, rbovirt is affected in releases prior to 0.0.24. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.24 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0036?
CVE-2014-0036 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2014-0036?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for rbovirt'. 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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