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CVE-2007-0469

UnknownEPSS 4.79%

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CVE-2007-0469 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The extract_files function in installer.rb in RubyGems before 0.9.1 does not check whether files exist before overwriting them, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM packages.. EPSS estimates a 4.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The extract_files function in installer.rb in RubyGems before 0.9.1 does not check whether files exist before overwriting them, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM packages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.79%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RubyforgeRubygems<= 0.9.0
RubyforgeRubygems0.8.11

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0469?
The extract_files function in installer.rb in RubyGems before 0.9.1 does not check whether files exist before overwriting them, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM packages.
How severe is CVE-2007-0469?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0469 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0469?
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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Source: NVD / NIST