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CVE-2008-2662

UnknownEPSS 4.26%

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CVE-2008-2662 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in the rb_str_buf_append function in Ruby 1.8.4 and earlier, 1.8.5 before 1.8.5-p231, 1.8.6 before 1.8.6-p230, 1.8.7 before 1.8.7-p22, and 1.9.0 before 1.9.0-2 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors that trigger memory corruption, a different issue than CVE-2008-2663, CVE-2008-2664, and CVE-2008-2725. NOTE: as of 20080624, there has been inconsistent usage of multiple CVE identifiers related to Ruby. EPSS estimates a 4.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the rb_str_buf_append function in Ruby 1.8.4 and earlier, 1.8.5 before 1.8.5-p231, 1.8.6 before 1.8.6-p230, 1.8.7 before 1.8.7-p22, and 1.9.0 before 1.9.0-2 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors that trigger memory corruption, a different issue than CVE-2008-2663, CVE-2008-2664, and CVE-2008-2725. NOTE: as of 20080624, there has been inconsistent usage of multiple CVE identifiers related to Ruby. This CVE description should be regarded as authoritative, although it is likely to change.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.26%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ruby-LangRuby<= 1.8.4
Ruby-LangRuby> 1.8.5, < 1.8.5.231
Ruby-LangRuby>= 1.8.6, < 1.8.6.230
Ruby-LangRuby>= 1.8.7, < 1.8.7.22
Ruby-LangRuby>= 1.9.0, < 1.9.0.2
DebianDebian Linux4.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux6.06
CanonicalUbuntu Linux7.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux7.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux8.04

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2662?
Multiple integer overflows in the rb_str_buf_append function in Ruby 1.8.4 and earlier, 1.8.5 before 1.8.5-p231, 1.8.6 before 1.8.6-p230, 1.8.7 before 1.8.7-p22, and 1.9.0 before 1.9.0-2 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via unknown vectors that trigger memory corruption, a different issue than CVE-2008-2663, CVE-2008-2664, and CVE-2008-2725. NOTE: as of 20080624, there has been inconsistent usage of multiple CVE identifiers related to Ruby. This CVE description should be regarded as authoritative, although it is likely to change.
How severe is CVE-2008-2662?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2662 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2662?
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