CVE-2022-44566 (High) detected in activerecord-5.2.3.gem - autoclosed

[mend-bolt-for-github[bot]]

CVE-2022-44566 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - activerecord-5.2.3.gem

Databases on Rails. Build a persistent domain model by mapping database tables to Ruby classes. Strong conventions for associations, validations, aggregations, migrations, and testing come baked-in.

Library home page: https://rubygems.org/gems/activerecord-5.2.3.gem

Dependency Hierarchy: - rails-5.2.3.gem (Root Library) - :x: **activerecord-5.2.3.gem** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: master

Vulnerability Details

In ActiveRecord <7.0.4.1 and <6.1.7.1, when a value outside the range for a 64bit signed integer is provided to the PostgreSQL connection adapter, it will treat the target column type as numeric. Comparing integer values against numeric values can result in a slow sequential scan resulting in potential Denial of Service.

Publish Date: 2022-11-02

URL: CVE-2022-44566

CVSS 3 Score Details (7.5)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: None - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-579w-22j4-4749

Release Date: 2022-11-02

Fix Resolution: activerecord - 6.1.7.1,7.0.4.1

---

Step up your Open Source Security Game with Mend here

[mend-bolt-for-github[bot]]

:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.