Vulnerability Description
Ruby before 1.8.6-p114 does not reset the random seed upon forking, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to predict the values of random numbers by leveraging knowledge of the number sequence obtained in a different child process, a related issue to CVE-2003-0900.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | <= 1.8.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://redmine.ruby-lang.org/issues/show/4338
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0070.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/1Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1581.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49126
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69157
- http://redmine.ruby-lang.org/issues/show/4338
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0070.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/20/1Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1581.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49126
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69157
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3009?
CVE-2011-3009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Ruby before 1.8.6-p114 does not reset the random seed upon forking, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to predict the values of random numbers by leveraging knowledge of the number ...
How severe is CVE-2011-3009?
CVE-2011-3009 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-2011-3009?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Lang Ruby.