CVE-2016-2337
First published: Fri Jan 06 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ruby2.1 | ||
| Ruby | =2.2.2 | |
| Ruby | =2.3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91233
- http://www.talosintelligence.com/reports/TALOS-2016-0031/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00028.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-18
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2016-2337
- https://github.com/ruby/ruby/commit/a2b8925a94a672235ca6a16e584bf09026a957ab
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2016-2337
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-2337
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-2337
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-2337
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2337?
CVE-2016-2337 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2337?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2337, upgrade Ruby to a version that is not affected, such as Ruby 2.3.1 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-2337?
CVE-2016-2337 affects Ruby versions 2.1, 2.2.2, and 2.3.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2337?
CVE-2016-2337 is a type confusion vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2016-2337 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2016-2337 remotely by passing a non-string object as an argument.
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