Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Affecting rubygem-json package, versions <0:1.7.7-33.el7_4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.26% (90th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-RUBYGEMJSON-2098477
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed1 Sept 2017

Introduced: 1 Sep 2017

CVE-2017-0900  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-138  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 rubygem-json to version 0:1.7.7-33.el7_4 or higher.

NVD Description

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

RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier is vulnerable to maliciously crafted gem specifications to cause a denial of service attack against RubyGems clients who have issued a query command.