70521 : Ruby Version Manager Escape Sequence Processing Arbitrary Command Execution
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Disclosure Date
2011-01-18

Description

Ruby Version Manager contains a flaw related to the application's failure to properly process escape sequences when opening certain files. This may be exploited by a context-dependent attacker with a crafted file to execute arbitrary commands.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access, Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.2.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Wayne E. Seguin

Ruby Version Manager

1.2.0

References

CVE ID: 2010-3928 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 42952
Bugtraq ID: 45841
ISS X-Force ID: 64746
Other Advisory URL: http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN30414126/index.html
http://jvndb.jvn.jp/en/contents/2011/JVNDB-2011-000005.html

Credit

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 6.8
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2011-01-21 | Disagree?

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