Vulnerability Description
The decode method in the OpenSSL::ASN1 module in Ruby before 2.2.8, 2.3.x before 2.3.5, and 2.4.x through 2.4.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (interpreter crash) via a crafted string.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | 2.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100868Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039363Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042004
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0378
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0583
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0585
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00012.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-18
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4031
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2017/09/14/openssl-asn1-buffer-underrun-cve-20MitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2017/09/14/ruby-2-2-8-released/PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2017/09/14/ruby-2-3-5-released/PatchRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100868Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039363Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042004
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14033?
CVE-2017-14033 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The decode method in the OpenSSL::ASN1 module in Ruby before 2.2.8, 2.3.x before 2.3.5, and 2.4.x through 2.4.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (interpreter crash) via a crafted string.
How severe is CVE-2017-14033?
CVE-2017-14033 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14033?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Lang Ruby.