Vulnerability Description
The safe-level feature in Ruby 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-420, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-330, and 1.8.8dev allows context-dependent attackers to modify strings via the Exception#to_s method, as demonstrated by changing an intended pathname.
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/70957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43573
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:097
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:098
- 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-2011-0908.html
- 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/exception-methods-can-bypass-safe/ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1005?
CVE-2011-1005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The safe-level feature in Ruby 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-420, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-330, and 1.8.8dev allows context-dependent attackers to modify strings via the Exception#to_s method, as demonstrated by cha...
How severe is CVE-2011-1005?
CVE-2011-1005 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Lang Ruby.