Network Communication Flaw in Ruby Affects UNIXServer and UNIXSocket Methods
CVE-2018-8779

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Ruby-lang

Status
Ruby
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2018

What is CVE-2018-8779?

A significant issue has been identified in the Ruby programming language impacting the UNIXServer.open and UNIXSocket.open methods. This vulnerability arises due to a lack of checks for null characters, which may inadvertently allow connections to unintended sockets. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access or unpredicted behavior, making it crucial for developers to secure their applications by updating Ruby to the latest versions. Ensure you address this flaw to maintain the integrity and security of your systems.

References

https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2018/03/28/ruby-2-5-1-r...
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3729
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/3626-1/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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