Vulnerability Description
ruby-ffi version 1.9.23 and earlier has a DLL loading issue which can be hijacked on Windows OS, when a Symbol is used as DLL name instead of a String This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in v1.9.24 and later.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Ffi Project | Ruby-Ffi | <= 1.9.23 |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/ffi/ffi/commit/09e0c6076466b4383da7fa4e13f714311109945aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ffi/ffi/commit/e0fe486df0e117ed67b0282b6ada04b7214ca05cPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ffi/ffi/commit/09e0c6076466b4383da7fa4e13f714311109945aPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ffi/ffi/commit/e0fe486df0e117ed67b0282b6ada04b7214ca05cPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1000201?
CVE-2018-1000201 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). ruby-ffi version 1.9.23 and earlier has a DLL loading issue which can be hijacked on Windows OS, when a Symbol is used as DLL name instead of a String This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in ...
How severe is CVE-2018-1000201?
CVE-2018-1000201 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-2018-1000201?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Ffi Project Ruby-Ffi, Microsoft Windows.