CVE catalog

CVE-2012-3424

rails: CVE-2012-3424

Severity: Low
Published: Dec 4, 2012, 7:24:00 PM UTC
Source: [NVD] · [CVE record]
EPSS: 1.89% · Oct 25, 2026

The decode_credentials method in actionpack/lib/action_controller/metal/http_authentication.rb in Ruby on Rails 3.x before 3.0.16, 3.1.x before 3.1.7, and 3.2.x before 3.2.7 converts Digest Authentication strings to symbols, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging access to an application that uses a with_http_digest helper method, as demonstrated by the authenticate_or_request_with_http_digest method.

Vulnerable and fixed packages

Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.

Distribution	Package	Release	Version	Status
Debian	rails	sid	`2:7.2.4+dfsg-2`	not affected
Debian	rails	forky	`2:7.2.4+dfsg-1`	not affected
Debian	rails	trixie	`2:7.2.2.2+dfsg-2~deb13u1`	not affected
Debian	rails	trixie-security	`2:7.2.2.2+dfsg-2~deb13u2`	not affected
Debian	rails	bookworm	`2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2`	not affected
Debian	rails	bookworm-security	`2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u3`	not affected

Fixed-version evidence

Distribution	Package	Type	Release	Fixed version	Urgency	Origin	Bugs
Debian	rails	source	sid	`Not affected`	unimportant	Not reported	Not reported
Debian	rails	source	forky	`Not affected`	unimportant	Not reported	Not reported
Debian	rails	source	trixie	`Not affected`	unimportant	Not reported	Not reported
Debian	rails	source	bookworm	`Not affected`	unimportant	Not reported	Not reported

OpenFactory catalog packages

Matching against OpenFactory catalog package versions is in progress.

[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]

[rails]Unknown
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-actioncable]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-actionmailbox]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-actionmailer]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-actionpack]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-actiontext]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-actionview]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-activejob]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-activemodel]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-activerecord]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-activestorage]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-activesupport]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-rails]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
[ruby-railties]Unknown
Source package: [rails]
Details (4)
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm
- 2:6.1.7.10+dfsg-1~deb12u2 · all · bookworm-security
  Not affected
  dsa · rails · debian · bookworm

Observed: Oct 23, 2026, 5:06:21 PM UTC

References

[Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX]