This CVE name corresponds to:
| Entered | Topic |
|---|---|
| 2006-11-04 | ruby -- cgi.rb library Denial of Service |
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| Type | Candidate |
| Name | CVE-2006-5467 |
| Phase | Assigned(20061023) |
The cgi.rb CGI library for Ruby 1.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via an HTTP request with a multipart MIME body that contains an invalid boundary specifier, as demonstrated using a specifier that begins with a "-" instead of "--" and contains an inconsistent ID.
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