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CVE-2009-1904

UnknownEPSS 8.38%

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CVE-2009-1904 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The BigDecimal library in Ruby 1.8.6 before p369 and 1.8.7 before p173 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a string argument that represents a large number, as demonstrated by an attempted conversion to the Float data type.. EPSS estimates a 8.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BigDecimal library in Ruby 1.8.6 before p369 and 1.8.7 before p173 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a string argument that represents a large number, as demonstrated by an attempted conversion to the Float data type.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
8.38%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.6
Ruby-LangRuby1.8.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1904?
The BigDecimal library in Ruby 1.8.6 before p369 and 1.8.7 before p173 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a string argument that represents a large number, as demonstrated by an attempted conversion to the Float data type.
How severe is CVE-2009-1904?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1904 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1904?
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