Improper Neutralization of Special Elements Affecting rubygem-rdoc package, versions <0:4.0.0-33.el7_4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
2.89% (91st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-RUBYGEMRDOC-2097094
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed1 Sept 2017

Introduced: 1 Sep 2017

CVE-2017-0901  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-138  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 rubygem-rdoc to version 0:4.0.0-33.el7_4 or higher.

NVD Description

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

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.