Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Affecting rubygems package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
4.75% (92nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS6-RUBYGEMS-1974475
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed31 Aug 2017

Introduced: 31 Aug 2017

CVE-2017-0902  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-138  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Centos:6 rubygems.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream rubygems package and not the rubygems package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier is vulnerable to a DNS hijacking vulnerability that allows a MITM attacker to force the RubyGems client to download and install gems from a server that the attacker controls.