Description
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the Psych::Emitter start_document function of Ruby. In Psych::Emitter start_document function heap buffer "head" allocation is made based on tags array length. Specially constructed object passed as element of tags array can increase this array size after mentioned allocation and cause heap overflow.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-2158-1 | ruby2.1 security update |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: certcc
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T23:24:48.961Z
Reserved: 2016-02-12T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2016-2338
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Status : Modified
Published: 2022-09-29T03:15:11.470
Modified: 2024-11-21T02:48:15.353
Link: CVE-2016-2338
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA