CVE-2011-5330

Name: CVE-2011-5330
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-11-18T18:15:09.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-5330 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Distributed Ruby (aka DRuby) 1.8 mishandles the sending of syscalls.. EPSS estimates a 2.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Distributed Ruby (aka DRuby) 1.8 mishandles the sending of syscalls.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.07%

79.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Distributed Ruby Project	Distributed Ruby	1.8

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17031Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/17031Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-5330?

Distributed Ruby (aka DRuby) 1.8 mishandles the sending of syscalls.

How severe is CVE-2011-5330?

CVE-2011-5330 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5330?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-5330?

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Source: NVD / NIST