CVE-2012-4481

ruby: Incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1005 for NameError#to_s method when used on objects

Published May 2, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 4.3 Medium EPSS 1.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The safe-level feature in Ruby 1.8.7 allows context-dependent attackers to modify strings via the NameError#to_s method when operating on Ruby objects. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1005.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-4410 The safe-level feature in Ruby 1.8.7 allows context-dependent attackers to modify strings via the NameError#to_s method when operating on Ruby objects. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2011-1005.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1603-1 Ruby vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1603-2 Ruby vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 8:35 PM
Reserved
Aug 21, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 2, 2013, 2:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:45 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 5, 2012, 12:00 AM