CVE-2022-31163 is a relative path traversal vulnerability in the TZInfo Ruby library (versions prior to 0.36.1 and 1.2.10 when using tzinfo-data), allowing attackers to load and execute arbitrary Ruby files by manipulating time zone identifiers. This vulnerability affects Debian Linux and the TZInfo project. With a CVSS score of 8.1 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network attack vector, high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and low attack complexity. While there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, organizations should apply available patches or implement the recommended workaround to validate time zone identifiers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 0.3.61CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tzinfo_project:tzinfo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 1.0.0, < 1.2.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tzinfo_project:tzinfo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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