# CVE-2014-3916: The str\_buf\_cat function in string.c in Ruby 1.9.3, 2.0.0, and 2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmenta

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-11-16 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The str_buf_cat function in string.c in Ruby 1.9.3, 2.0.0, and 2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a long string.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/93505
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67705
- https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/issues/9709
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/375
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/362

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