Bundler 1.x Gem Name code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Bundler 1.x. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Gem Name Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-7954. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Bundler 1.x and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Gem Name Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Bundler 1.x might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary Ruby code into an application by leveraging a gem name collision on a secondary source. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2013-0334.

The bug was discovered 12/22/2016. The weakness was presented 12/22/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at collectiveidea.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-7954 since 09/09/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 93423†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/09/2016 🔍
10/05/2016 +26 days 🔍
12/22/2016 +78 days 🔍
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12/23/2016 +1 days 🔍
10/12/2022 +2119 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 5051
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-7954 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7954
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94648
SecurityFocus: 93423 - RubyGems Bundler CVE-2016-7954 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/23/2016 10:14
Updated: 10/12/2022 14:47
Changes: 12/23/2016 10:14 (54), 07/15/2019 08:08 (6), 10/12/2022 14:47 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:E11:103

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