# CVE-2010-3928: Ruby Version Manager (RVM) before 1.2.1 writes file contents to a terminal without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow re

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2011-01-20 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Ruby Version Manager (RVM) before 1.2.1 writes file contents to a terminal without sanitizing non-printable characters, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file, related to an "escape sequence injection vulnerability." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

## What to do

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## References

- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2011/JVNDB-2011-000005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45841
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42952
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN30414126/index.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/64746
- http://osvdb.org/70521
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0174

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