CVE-2005-2337
UnknownEPSS 3.26%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2337 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Ruby 1.6.x up to 1.6.8, 1.8.x up to 1.8.2, and 1.9.0 development up to 2005-09-01 allows attackers to bypass safe level and taint flag protections and execute disallowed code when Ruby processes a program through standard input (stdin).. EPSS estimates a 3.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ruby 1.6.x up to 1.6.8, 1.8.x up to 1.8.2, and 1.9.0 development up to 2005-09-01 allows attackers to bypass safe level and taint flag protections and execute disallowed code when Ruby processes a program through standard input (stdin).
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6.1 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6.2 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6.3 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6.4 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6.5 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6.6 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.6.7 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8.1 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8.2_pre1 |
| Yukihiro Matsumoto | Ruby | 1.8.2_pre2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16904Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17098Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17129Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17147Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17285Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19130Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-864Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/160012Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/20051003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16904Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17098Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17129Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17147Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17285Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19130Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20077Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-864Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/160012Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/20051003.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-132A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2337?
Ruby 1.6.x up to 1.6.8, 1.8.x up to 1.8.2, and 1.9.0 development up to 2005-09-01 allows attackers to bypass safe level and taint flag protections and execute disallowed code when Ruby processes a program through standard input (stdin).
How severe is CVE-2005-2337?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2337 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2337?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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