Ruby http/xmlrpc server DoS A bug was found in the way ruby creates its http (and thus xmlrpc) server. The server uses blocking sockets, so if it is possible to send a very large amount of data via the socket, the server will block other connections resulting in a denial of service. The original report (and patch) are here: http://blade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-dev/27787 A reproducer is described here: http://blade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-dev/26405
will fixed in 1.8.1-7.EL4.3
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0427.html