CVE-2008-3657 Security feature bypass in n/a
The Ruby DL module fails to check input taintness, allowing attackers to bypass safe levels and execute dangerous functions via DL.dlopen.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Not stated
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-3657?
CVE-2008-3657 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ruby-Lang Ruby, published on 13 Aug 2008.
Official description
The dl module in Ruby 1.8.5 and earlier, 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-p286, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-p71, and 1.9 through r18423 does not check "taintness" of inputs, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass safe levels and execute dangerous functions by accessing a library using DL.dlopen.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3657?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ruby-Lang Ruby.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3657?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2008-3657 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-3657 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ruby-Lang Ruby
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5f6v-fgcw-j5px.