Improper Input Validation Affecting ruby2.3 package, versions <2.3.3-1ubuntu1.3


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
29.44% (99th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1710-RUBY23-308534
  • published31 Aug 2017
  • disclosed31 Aug 2017

Introduced: 31 Aug 2017

CVE-2017-0901  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:17.10 ruby2.3 to version 2.3.3-1ubuntu1.3 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ruby2.3 package and not the ruby2.3 package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:17.10 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.