An attacker can inject input that causes the application to generate an unencrypted HTTP request, which may have sensitive data in the request body.
For example, an attacker can cause Ruby on Rails applications to generate an unencrypted HTTP request using a crafted URL.
CVE-2017-12610
It was discovered that cgi/rfc1867.c in cgi-server before 1.10.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation failure) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted HTTP request.
CVE-2017-12611
It was discovered that cgi/rfc1867.c in cgi-server before 1.10.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted HTTP request.
CVE-2017-12612
It was discovered that cgi/rfc1867.c in cgi-server before 1.10.2 for Ruby allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted HTTP request.
These cgi problems exist because of incomplete validation of user input by cgi-server before 1.10.2.
CVE-2017-12613
It was discovered that cgi/rfc1867.c in cgi-server before 1.
Ruby on Rails
- The 5 Most Common Mistakes
Ruby on Rails is one of the most popular platforms for building Web applications and it has been around since 2004. But, like any new technology, there are risks involved with using Ruby on Rails. In fact, it’s possible to make five common mistakes that can cost your business in wasted time and money. Here are some of those mistakes, along with how to avoid them:
* Not having a clear plan for your application
* Making assumptions about your application’s security requirements
* Not updating your app after introducing changes or updates
* Failing to properly manage users
* Using outdated frameworks
QNAP NAS Devices
QNAP NAS devices are a popular option for businesses to use. They are great alternatives to the more expensive options on the market because they can be rented out by their owner and have a much lower upfront cost on the business's end.
The downside to this device is that there is not a lot of software available for it. The company does have some software available, but it does not allow for full functionality.
The device has an iSCSI target that allows you to easily share files with other computers or make permanent storage of data on your NAS device.
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Published on: 11/18/2022 23:15:00 UTC
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