CVE-2007-0469
Critical
Description
The extract_files function in installer.rb in RubyGems before 0.9.1 does not check whether files exist before overwriting them, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM packages.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductRubyforge Rubygems
PublishedJan 24, 2007
First seenJan 24, 2007
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| rubyforge rubygems | v ≤ 0.9.0, 0.8.11 | — |
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