Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-2337
Type confusion exists in _cancel_eval Ruby's TclTkIp class method. Attacker passing different type of object than String as "retval" argument can cause arbitrary code execution.
Products affected by CVE-2016-2337
- cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Threat overview for CVE-2016-2337
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
80
IPs affected by CVE-2016-2337 287
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-2337
3.55%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 91 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-2337
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
10.0
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6.4
|
NIST | |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2016-2337
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91233
Ruby TclTkIp 'ip_cancel_eval()' Function Type Confusion Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00028.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 1480-1] ruby2.1 security update
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http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0031/
TALOS-2016-0031 || Cisco Talos Intelligence Group - Comprehensive Threat IntelligenceExploit;Technical Description;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-18
Ruby: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201710-18) — Gentoo security
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