Rubyforge RubyGems 0.8.11/0.9.0 Installer extract_files memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Rubyforge RubyGems 0.8.11/0.9.0. This impacts the function extract_files of the component Installer. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-0469. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Rubyforge RubyGems 0.8.11/0.9.0 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function extract_files of the component Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 01/21/2007. The weakness was presented 01/23/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared at rubyforge.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-0469 since 01/23/2007. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 27424 (openSUSE 10 Security Update : rubygems (rubygems-2644)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 0.9.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (31688), Tenable (27424), OSVDB (33561†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-16645†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 27424
Nessus Name: openSUSE 10 Security Update : rubygems (rubygems-2644)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: RubyGems 0.9.1

Timelineinfo

01/21/2007 🔍
01/23/2007 +2 days 🔍
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02/26/2007 +34 days 🔍
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03/13/2015 +2698 days 🔍
07/29/2019 +1599 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: rubyforge.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-0469 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-0469
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-34593
X-Force: 31688
OSVDB: 33561 - CVE-2007-0469 - RubyGems - File Overwrite Issue
Vulnerability Center: 16645 - RubyGems <0.9.1 extract_files Function Allows Remote Overwriting of Files via Crafted GEM Packages, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2007-0295

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 10:40
Updated: 07/29/2019 08:51
Changes: 03/13/2015 10:40 (70), 07/29/2019 08:51 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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