Vulnerability Description
The espeak-ruby gem before 1.0.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a string to the speak, save, bytes or bytes_wav method in lib/espeak/speech.rb.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Espeak-Ruby Project | Espeak-Ruby | <= 1.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/14Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dejan/espeak-ruby/issues/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/31/14Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/02/5Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/dejan/espeak-ruby/issues/7Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10193?
CVE-2016-10193 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The espeak-ruby gem before 1.0.3 for Ruby allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a string to the speak, save, bytes or bytes_wav method in lib/espeak/speech....
How severe is CVE-2016-10193?
CVE-2016-10193 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10193?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Espeak-Ruby Project Espeak-Ruby.