Vulnerability Description
The safe-level feature in Ruby 1.8.7 allows context-dependent attackers to modify strings via the NameError#to_s method when operating on Ruby objects. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1005.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 1.8.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0129.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0612.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:124
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/05/4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=863484
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0294
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0129.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0612.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:124
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/05/4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=863484
- https://wiki.mageia.org/en/Support/Advisories/MGASA-2012-0294
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4481?
CVE-2012-4481 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The safe-level feature in Ruby 1.8.7 allows context-dependent attackers to modify strings via the NameError#to_s method when operating on Ruby objects. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix fo...
How severe is CVE-2012-4481?
CVE-2012-4481 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4481?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Lang Ruby.