CVE-2018-10199: Use After Free

Published Apr 18, 2018
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Updated

In versions of mruby up to and including 1.4.0, a use-after-free vulnerability exists in src/io.c::File#initilializecopy(). An attacker that can cause Ruby code to be run can possibly use this to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
mruby mruby<=1.4.0

Event History

Apr 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-10199?

CVE-2018-10199 is a use-after-free vulnerability in mruby up to and including version 1.4.0, which can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code when Ruby code is run.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-10199?

CVE-2018-10199 has a severity rating of critical with a score of 9.8.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-10199?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-10199 by causing Ruby code to be run, allowing them to potentially execute arbitrary code.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2018-10199?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2018-10199 is available in the mruby version 1.4.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-10199?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-10199 at the following references: [GitHub Commit](https://github.com/mruby/mruby/commit/b51b21fc63c9805862322551387d9036f2b63433) and [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/mruby/mruby/issues/4001).

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