CVE-2009-0642: Medium severity ruby-lang Ruby vulnerability

Published Feb 18, 2009
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Updated

ext/openssl/osslocsp.c in Ruby 1.8 and 1.9 does not properly check the return value from the OCSPbasicverify function, which might allow remote attackers to successfully present an invalid X.509 certificate, possibly involving a revoked certificate.

Affected Software

2 affected components
ruby-lang Ruby=1.9
ruby-lang Ruby=1.8

Event History

Feb 18, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2009
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:47 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0642?

The severity of CVE-2009-0642 is medium, due to the potential impact of accepting invalid or revoked certificates.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0642?

To fix CVE-2009-0642, upgrade Ruby to version 1.8.7 or 1.9.2 or later, as these versions include patches for this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Ruby are affected by CVE-2009-0642?

CVE-2009-0642 affects Ruby versions 1.8 and 1.9.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2009-0642?

The impact of CVE-2009-0642 allows attackers to present invalid X.509 certificates, which can compromise secured communications.

5

Is CVE-2009-0642 a remote attack vector?

Yes, CVE-2009-0642 represents a remote attack vector, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability over a network.

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