RubyGems 'ruby_parser' CVE-2013-0162 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:58110
Info
RubyGems 'ruby_parser' CVE-2013-0162 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 58110 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2013-0162 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Feb 21 2013 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Mar 28 2013 08:07AM |
| Credit: | Michael Scherer |
| Vulnerable: | |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
RubyGems 'ruby_parser' CVE-2013-0162 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
ruby_parser is prone to an insecure-temporary-file-creation vulnerability because it creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. Other attacks may also be possible.
ruby_parser 3.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
ruby_parser is prone to an insecure-temporary-file-creation vulnerability because it creates temporary files in an insecure manner.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. Other attacks may also be possible.
ruby_parser 3.1.1 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
RubyGems 'ruby_parser' CVE-2013-0162 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.
An attacker can use readily available commands to exploit this issue.
Solution / Fix
RubyGems 'ruby_parser' CVE-2013-0162 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
RubyGems 'ruby_parser' CVE-2013-0162 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
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