CVE-2015-3649
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2015-3649 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The open-uri-cached rubygem allows local users to execute arbitrary Ruby code by creating a directory under /tmp containing "openuri-" followed by a crafted UID, and putting Ruby code in said directory once a meta file is created.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The open-uri-cached rubygem allows local users to execute arbitrary Ruby code by creating a directory under /tmp containing "openuri-" followed by a crafted UID, and putting Ruby code in said directory once a meta file is created.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Open-Uri-Cached Project | Open-Uri-Cached | 0.0.5 |
References
- http://www.benjaminfleischer.com/2013/03/20/yaml-and-security-in-ruby/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/06/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74469Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L25Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L39Third Party Advisory
- http://www.benjaminfleischer.com/2013/03/20/yaml-and-security-in-ruby/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/05/06/2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74469Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L25Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tigris/open-uri-cached/blob/master/lib/open-uri/cached.rb#L39Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-3649?
The open-uri-cached rubygem allows local users to execute arbitrary Ruby code by creating a directory under /tmp containing "openuri-" followed by a crafted UID, and putting Ruby code in said directory once a meta file is created.
How severe is CVE-2015-3649?
CVE-2015-3649 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3649?
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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