CVE-2019-17383

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.29%

Last modified

CVE-2019-17383 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The netaddr gem before 2.0.4 for Ruby has misconfigured file permissions, such that a gem install may result in 0777 permissions in the target filesystem.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The netaddr gem before 2.0.4 for Ruby has misconfigured file permissions, such that a gem install may result in 0777 permissions in the target filesystem.

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
2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Netaddr ProjectNetaddr>= 1.5.0, < 1.5.3
Netaddr ProjectNetaddr>= 2.0, < 2.0.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-17383?
The netaddr gem before 2.0.4 for Ruby has misconfigured file permissions, such that a gem install may result in 0777 permissions in the target filesystem.
How severe is CVE-2019-17383?
CVE-2019-17383 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17383?
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