CVE-2008-3657
High
Description
The dl module in Ruby 1.8.5 and earlier, 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-p286, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-p71, and 1.9 through r18423 does not check "taintness" of inputs, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe levels and execute dangerous functions by accessing a library using DL.dlopen.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Ruby
PublishedAug 13, 2008
First seenAug 13, 2008
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ruby-lang ruby | v ≤ 1.8.5, 1.6.8, 1.8.0, 1.8.1, 1.8.2, 1.8.3, 1.8.4, 1.8.5, 1.8.6, 1.8.7, 1.9.0 | — |
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