Vulnerability Description
RuboCop 0.48.1 and earlier does not use /tmp in safe way, allowing local users to exploit this to tamper with cache files belonging to other users.
CVSS Score
3.3
LOW
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubocop Project | Rubocop | <= 0.48.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/01/14ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bbatsov/rubocop/issues/4336ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/01/14ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bbatsov/rubocop/issues/4336ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8418?
CVE-2017-8418 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). RuboCop 0.48.1 and earlier does not use /tmp in safe way, allowing local users to exploit this to tamper with cache files belonging to other users.
How severe is CVE-2017-8418?
CVE-2017-8418 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8418?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rubocop Project Rubocop.