CVE-2017-0902
First published: Thu Aug 31 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: support@hackerone.com support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Rubygems Rubygems | <=2.6.12 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus | =7.4 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus | =7.6 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus | =7.4 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus | =7.5 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus | =7.6 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus | =7.4 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus | =7.6 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| debian/rubygems | 3.2.5-2 3.3.15-2 3.4.20-1 | |
| redhat/rubygems | <2.6.13 | 2.6.13 |
| redhat/ruby | <2.4.2 | 2.4.2 |
| redhat/ruby | <2.2.8 | 2.2.8 |
| redhat/ruby | <2.3.5 | 2.3.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://blog.rubygems.org/2017/08/27/2.6.13-released.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100586
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039249
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3485
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0378
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0583
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0585
- https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems/commit/8d91516fb7037ecfb27622f605dc40245e0f8d32
- https://hackerone.com/reports/218088
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00012.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-01
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3553-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3685-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3966
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-0902
- https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2017/08/29/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-rubygems/
- https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/attachments/download/6691/rubygems-2613-ruby23.patch
- https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/attachments/download/6690/rubygems-2613-ruby22.patch
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-0902
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1487592
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1487591
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1487593
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1487589
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-0902
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0902
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-0902
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-0902?
CVE-2017-0902 is a DNS hijacking vulnerability in RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier.
How does CVE-2017-0902 work?
CVE-2017-0902 allows a MITM attacker to force the RubyGems client to download and install gems from a server that the attacker controls.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0902?
CVE-2017-0902 has a severity score of 8.1 (high).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-0902?
RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-0902.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0902?
To fix CVE-2017-0902, upgrade to RubyGems version 2.6.13 or later.
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