Vulnerabilities in pkg:gem/pdfkit

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-39v7-xpq4-8884
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2013-1607 is a CRITICAL (CVSS 9.8) pdfkit improper input validation vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting Pdfkit libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves pdfkit improper input validation vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.5.3.

2 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:gem/pdfkit

2 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:gem/pdfkit. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-39v7-xpq4-8884 CVE-2013-1607 CRITICAL PDFKit Improper Input Validation vulnerability
GHSA-rhwx-hjx2-x4qr CVE-2022-25765 CRITICAL PDFKit vulnerable to Command Injection

CVE-2013-1607 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2013-1607
GHSA Identifier GHSA-39v7-xpq4-8884
Severity CRITICAL
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 9.8
CWE Classification CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Affected Product Pdfkit
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 9.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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 High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2013-1607

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

pdfkit fixed: 0.5.3 
Upgrade pdfkit to 0.5.3
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 pdfkit

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2013-1607, inspect your project dependencies for Pdfkit:

inspect dependencies for pdfkit

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Pdfkit in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.5.3), 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 Pdfkit, 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 PDFKit gem prior to 0.5.3 has a Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2013-1607 Affected Pdfkit Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.5.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
pdfkit
gem/pdfkit
RubyGems
< 0.5.3
0.5.3

References

NVD — CVE-2013-1607 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2013-1607
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/825... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/82563
Pdfkit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pdfkit/pdfkit
Pdfkit Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/pdfkit/CVE-2013-1607.yml
Pdfkit Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229104225/https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58303/info

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1607?
CVE-2013-1607 is a security vulnerability in Pdfkit involving PDFKit Improper Input Validation vulnerability under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation.
Which Pdfkit versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.5.3 across affected packages: pdfkit.
What version fixes CVE-2013-1607?
Upgrading to 0.5.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is pdfkit affected?
Yes, pdfkit is affected in releases prior to 0.5.3. Upgrade your dependency to 0.5.3 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2013-1607?
CVE-2013-1607 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2013-1607?
CVE-2013-1607 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-2013-1607?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for pdfkit'. 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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