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CVE-2017-0909

9.8 · CRITICAL

The private_address_check ruby gem before 0.4.1 is vulnerable to a bypass due to an incomplete blacklist of common private/local network addresses used to prevent server-side request forgery.

Published Nov 16, 2017CWE-184EPSS 2.03%

Overview

CVE-2017-0909 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 16, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The private_address_check ruby gem before 0.4.1 is vulnerable to a bypass due to an incomplete blacklist of common private/local network addresses used to prevent server-side request forgery.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0909?

CVE-2017-0909 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 16, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-0909?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-0909?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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