Vulnerability Description
The open-uri-cached rubygem allows local users to execute arbitrary Ruby code by creating a directory under /tmp containing "openuri-" followed by a crafted UID, and putting Ruby code in said directory once a meta file is created.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Uri-Cached Project | Open-Uri-Cached | 0.0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.benjaminfleischer.com/2013/03/20/yaml-and-security-in-ruby/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/06/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74469Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L11Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L25Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L39Third Party Advisory
- http://www.benjaminfleischer.com/2013/03/20/yaml-and-security-in-ruby/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/06/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74469Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L11Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L25Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L39Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3649?
CVE-2015-3649 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The open-uri-cached rubygem allows local users to execute arbitrary Ruby code by creating a directory under /tmp containing "openuri-" followed by a crafted UID, and putting Ruby code in said director...
How severe is CVE-2015-3649?
CVE-2015-3649 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3649?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Open-Uri-Cached Project Open-Uri-Cached.