CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-3649

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The open-uri-cached rubygem allows local users to execute arbitrary Ruby code by creating a directory under /tmp containing 'openuri-' followed by a crafted UID, and putting Ruby code in said directory once a meta file is created.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution, posing a serious threat to the integrity of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the open-uri-cached gem to the latest version and restrict access to the /tmp directory for local users.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The open-uri-cached rubygem allows local users to execute arbitrary Ruby code by creating a directory under /tmp containing "openuri-" followed by a crafted UID, and putting Ruby code in said directory once a meta file is created.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS