CVE-2016-2339
Critical
Description
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the Fiddle::Function.new "initialize" function functionality of Ruby. In Fiddle::Function.new "initialize" heap buffer "arg_types" allocation is made based on args array length. Specially constructed object passed as element of args array can increase this array size after mentioned allocation and cause heap overflow.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Ruby
PublishedJan 6, 2017
First seenJan 6, 2017
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ruby-lang ruby | 2.2.2, 2.3.0 | — |
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