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Ruby 'str_buf_cat' function Denial-of-Service Vulnerability (Windows)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is installed with Ruby and is prone to denial-of-service vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
Flaw exists due to an error in 'str_buf_cat' function in string.c script triggered when handling an overly long string.
Affected Software
Affected Software
Ruby versions 1.9.3, 2.0.0 and 2.1.0 on Windows.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to Ruby 2.1.3 or later.
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
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