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CVE-2017-0901GHSA-PM9X-4392-2C2P

RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier fails to validate specification names, allowing a maliciously crafted gem to potentially overwrite any f

Published
Last modified
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Not listed in CISA KEV
Fix
Fixed in 2.6.13
1 on Exploit-DB

Summary

RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier fails to validate specification names, allowing a maliciously crafted gem to potentially overwrite any file on the filesystem.

Timeline

  1. CVE published
  2. Public exploit on Exploit-DB

    EDB-42611

  3. Record last updated
  4. EPSS reached 10%

    FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Affected versions

  • HackerOne RubyGems

    Versions before 2.6.13

  • rubygems-updateRubyGems

    fixed in 2.6.13

References 16

usn.ubuntu.com

access.redhat.com

debian.org

Exploit-DB

securitytracker.com

hackerone.com

GitHub · rubygems/rubygems

lists.debian.org

security.gentoo.org

securityfocus.com

blog.rubygems.org