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LOW · 2.1

CVE-2013-0162

The diff_pp function in lib/gauntlet_rubyparser.rb in the ruby_parser gem 3.1.1 and earlier for Ruby allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a pre...

Vulnerability Description

The diff_pp function in lib/gauntlet_rubyparser.rb in the ruby_parser gem 3.1.1 and earlier for Ruby allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a predictable name in /tmp.

CVSS Score

2.1

LOW

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Ryan DavisRuby Parser<= 3.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-0162?

CVE-2013-0162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The diff_pp function in lib/gauntlet_rubyparser.rb in the ruby_parser gem 3.1.1 and earlier for Ruby allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a temporary file with a pre...

How severe is CVE-2013-0162?

CVE-2013-0162 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0162?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ryan Davis Ruby Parser.