CVE-2017-11465: Critical severity ruby vulnerability
The parseryyerror function in the UTF-8 parser in Ruby 2.4.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid write or read) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted Ruby script, related to the parsertokaddutf8 function in parse.y. NOTE: this might have security relevance as a bypass of a $SAFE protection mechanism.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11465?
CVE-2017-11465 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11465?
To fix CVE-2017-11465, upgrade Ruby to version 2.4.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-11465?
CVE-2017-11465 specifically affects Ruby version 2.4.1.
Can CVE-2017-11465 lead to data loss?
While CVE-2017-11465 primarily results in denial of service, it can potentially lead to data loss in certain scenarios.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2017-11465?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-11465 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified impacts through crafted Ruby scripts.