Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Ruby 1.9.x before 1.9.1-p429 on Windows might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted ARGF.inplace_mode value that is not properly handled when constructing the filenames of the backup files.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 1.9.0-0 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osdir.com/ml/ruby-talk/2010-07/msg00095.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40442Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.ruby-lang.org/repos/ruby/tags/v1_9_1_429/ChangeLog
- http://svn.ruby-lang.org/repos/ruby/tags/v1_9_2_rc1/ChangeLog
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/02/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/02/10
- http://www.osvdb.org/66040
- http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2010/07/02/ruby-1-9-1-p429-is-released/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41321
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/60135
- http://osdir.com/ml/ruby-talk/2010-07/msg00095.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40442Vendor Advisory
- http://svn.ruby-lang.org/repos/ruby/tags/v1_9_1_429/ChangeLog
- http://svn.ruby-lang.org/repos/ruby/tags/v1_9_2_rc1/ChangeLog
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/07/02/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2489?
CVE-2010-2489 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Ruby 1.9.x before 1.9.1-p429 on Windows might allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted ARGF.inplace_mode value that is not properly handled when constructing the filenames...
How severe is CVE-2010-2489?
CVE-2010-2489 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2489?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Lang Ruby, Microsoft Windows.