CVE-2012-2126

rubygems: Two security fixes in v1.8.23

Published Oct 1, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 1.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
RubyGems before 1.8.23 does not verify an SSL certificate, which allows remote attackers to modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-2619 RubyGems before 1.8.23 does not verify an SSL certificate, which allows remote attackers to modify a gem during installation via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-5mgj-mvv8-46mw RubyGems does not verify SSL certificate
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1582-1 RubyGems vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1583-1 Ruby vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:26 PM
Reserved
Apr 4, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 1, 2013, 5:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 19, 2012, 12:00 AM