CVE-2017-0899
UnknownEPSS 10.81%
Last modified
CVE-2017-0899 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier is vulnerable to maliciously crafted gem specifications that include terminal escape characters. Printing the gem specification would execute terminal escape sequences.. EPSS estimates a 10.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier is vulnerable to maliciously crafted gem specifications that include terminal escape characters. Printing the gem specification would execute terminal escape sequences.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rubygems | Rubygems | <= 2.6.12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://blog.rubygems.org/2017/08/27/2.6.13-released.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100576Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039249Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3485Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0378Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0583Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0585Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems/commit/1bcbc7fe637b03145401ec9c094066285934a7f1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems/commit/ef0aa611effb5f54d40c7fba6e8235eb43c5a491Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/226335Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-01Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3966Third Party Advisory
- http://blog.rubygems.org/2017/08/27/2.6.13-released.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100576Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039249Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3485Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0378Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0583Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0585Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems/commit/1bcbc7fe637b03145401ec9c094066285934a7f1Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems/commit/ef0aa611effb5f54d40c7fba6e8235eb43c5a491Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/226335Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-01Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3966Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-0899?
RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier is vulnerable to maliciously crafted gem specifications that include terminal escape characters. Printing the gem specification would execute terminal escape sequences.
How severe is CVE-2017-0899?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0899 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0899?
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-2017-0899?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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