CVE-2006-3694: Medium severity Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2006
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Ruby before 1.8.5 allow remote attackers to bypass "safe level" checks via unspecified vectors involving (1) the alias function and (2) "directory operations".

Affected Software

3 affected components
Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby=1.8.4
Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby=1.8.3
Yukihiro Matsumoto Ruby=1.8.2

Event History

Jul 19, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3694?

CVE-2006-3694 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3694?

To resolve CVE-2006-3694, upgrade Ruby to version 1.8.5 or later.

3

Which versions of Ruby are affected by CVE-2006-3694?

CVE-2006-3694 affects Ruby versions 1.8.2, 1.8.3, and 1.8.4.

4

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2006-3694?

The vulnerabilities in CVE-2006-3694 can be exploited through the alias function and directory operations.

5

Is CVE-2006-3694 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2006-3694 is a remote vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass certain safety checks.

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