Improper Input Validation Affecting rubygem-io-console package, versions <0:0.4.2-33.el7_4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
13.51% (96th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-RUBYGEMIOCONSOLE-2098611
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed10 Oct 2017

Introduced: 10 Oct 2017

CVE-2017-0903  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 rubygem-io-console to version 0:0.4.2-33.el7_4 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream rubygem-io-console package and not the rubygem-io-console package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

RubyGems versions between 2.0.0 and 2.6.13 are vulnerable to a possible remote code execution vulnerability. YAML deserialization of gem specifications can bypass class white lists. Specially crafted serialized objects can possibly be used to escalate to remote code execution.