CVE-2017-0901
High
Description
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
Product
Rubygems
PublishedAug 31, 2017
First seenAug 31, 2017
Weakness typeCWE-22Path traversal
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| rubygems rubygems | v ≤ 2.6.12 | — |
| debian debian_linux | 8.0, 9.0 | — |
| canonical ubuntu_linux | 14.04, 16.04, 17.10 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_desktop | 7.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server | 7.0 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_aus | 7.4, 7.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_eus | 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_server_tus | 7.4, 7.6 | — |
| redhat enterprise_linux_workstation | 7.0 | — |
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