CVE-2008-2726 Integer overflow in n/a
Integer overflow in Ruby array functions allows attackers to trigger memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not stated
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-2726?
CVE-2008-2726 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu Linux, published on 24 Jun 2008.
Official description
Integer overflow in the (1) rb_ary_splice function in Ruby 1.8.4 and earlier, 1.8.5 before 1.8.5-p231, 1.8.6 before 1.8.6-p230, 1.8.7 before 1.8.7-p22, and 1.9.0 before 1.9.0-2; and (2) the rb_ary_replace function in 1.6.x allows context-dependent attackers to trigger memory corruption, aka the "beg + rlen" issue. NOTE: as of 20080624, there has been inconsistent usage of multiple CVE identifiers related to Ruby. The CVE description should be regarded as authoritative, although it is likely to change.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2726?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux, Ruby-Lang Ruby.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2726?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-2726 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2726 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Canonical Ubuntu Linux
Sources
Also known as CVE-2008-2728, GHSA-v2mw-g73g-923h.