Vulnerability identifier: #VU31886
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Ruby
Universal components / Libraries /
Scripting languages
Vendor: Ruby
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to BasicSocket#read_nonblock method outputs previous value of the heap instead of copying the requested data. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Ruby: 2.5.0 - 2.6.4
External links
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/F4TNVTT66VPRMX5UZYSDGSVRXKKDDDU5/
http://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200625-0001/
http://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4721
http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2020/03/31/heap-exposure-in-socket-cve-2020-10933/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.