Vulnerability Description
The FileUtils.remove_entry_secure method in Ruby 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-420, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-330, 1.8.8dev, 1.9.1 through 1.9.1-430, 1.9.2 through 1.9.2-136, and 1.9.3dev allows local users to delete arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 1.8.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00001.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/054422.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-March/054436.html
- http://osvdb.org/70958
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43434Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43573
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:097
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/21/2Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/02/21/5Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0909.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0910.html
- http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2011/02/18/fileutils-is-vulnerable-to-symlink-rPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46460
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0539
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1004?
CVE-2011-1004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). The FileUtils.remove_entry_secure method in Ruby 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-420, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-330, 1.8.8dev, 1.9.1 through 1.9.1-430, 1.9.2 through 1.9.2-136, and 1.9.3dev allows local users to delete...
How severe is CVE-2011-1004?
CVE-2011-1004 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1004?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Lang Ruby.