Description
RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier is vulnerable to a DNS hijacking vulnerability that allows a MITM attacker to force the RubyGems client to download and install gems from a server that the attacker controls.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
RubyGems
package-ecosystem
HackerOne
commercial·USaka hacker one
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
canonical
commercial·GBaka canonical ltd.
redhat
commercial·USaka red hat
and 5 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3685-1/
usn.ubuntu.com
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3553-1/
usn.ubuntu.com
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0585
access.redhat.com
and 17 more references View all →
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