CVE-2008-2726 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

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
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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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.

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Sources

Also known as CVE-2008-2728, GHSA-v2mw-g73g-923h.

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