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CVE-2008-2725: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 24 2008(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the (1) rb_ary_splice function in Ruby 1.8.4 and earlier, 1.8.5 before 1.8.5-p231, 1.8.6 before 1.8.6-p230, and 1.8.7 before 1.8.7-p22; and (2) the rb_ary_replace function in 1.6.x allows context-dependent attackers to trigger memory corruption via unspecified vectors, aka the "REALLOC_N" variant, a different issue than CVE-2008-2662, CVE-2008-2663, and CVE-2008-2664. NOTE: as of 20080624, there has been inconsistent usage of multiple CVE identifiers related to Ruby. The CVE description should be regarded as authoritative, although it is likely to change.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ruby<=1.8.4
Ruby>=1.8.5<1.8.5.231
Ruby>=1.8.6<1.8.6.230
Ruby>=1.8.7<1.8.7.22
Debian GNU/Linux=4.0
Ubuntu Linux=6.06
Ubuntu Linux=7.04
Ubuntu Linux=7.10
Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Debian=4.0
Ubuntu=6.06
Ubuntu=7.04
Ubuntu=7.10
Ubuntu=8.04

Remedy

http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2008/06/20/arbitrary-code-execution-vulnerabilities/

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2725?

    CVE-2008-2725 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause memory corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2725?

    To fix CVE-2008-2725, upgrade Ruby to version 1.8.5-p231 or later for affected 1.8.x versions.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2725?

    CVE-2008-2725 affects Ruby versions 1.8.4 and earlier, and specific versions of Ruby 1.8.5, 1.8.6, and 1.8.7.

  • Can CVE-2008-2725 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-2725 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers, which may include remote exploitation scenarios.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-2725?

    Exploiting CVE-2008-2725 can lead to memory corruption, resulting in application crashes or potential data breaches.

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