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CVE-2008-3657

UnknownEPSS 13.67%

Last modified

CVE-2008-3657 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The dl module in Ruby 1.8.5 and earlier, 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-p286, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-p71, and 1.9 through r18423 does not check "taintness" of inputs, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe levels and execute dangerous functions by accessing a library using DL.dlopen.. EPSS estimates a 13.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The dl module in Ruby 1.8.5 and earlier, 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-p286, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-p71, and 1.9 through r18423 does not check "taintness" of inputs, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe levels and execute dangerous functions by accessing a library using DL.dlopen.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.67%

96.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Ruby-LangRuby<= 1.8.5—
Ruby-LangRuby1.6.8—
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.0—
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.1—
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.2—
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.3—
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.4—
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.5P11
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.6—
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.7—
Ruby-LangRuby1.9.0—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3657?
The dl module in Ruby 1.8.5 and earlier, 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-p286, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-p71, and 1.9 through r18423 does not check "taintness" of inputs, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe levels and execute dangerous functions by accessing a library using DL.dlopen.
How severe is CVE-2008-3657?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3657 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3657?
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