CVE-2008-3657 is a vulnerability in the dl module of Ruby versions 1.8.5 and earlier, 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-p286, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-p71, and 1.9 through r18423. It allows attackers to bypass Ruby's safe levels and execute dangerous functions by accessing libraries via DL.dlopen without proper input "taintness" checks. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity with network-based attacks and low complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, there is a public exploit available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.8.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.8.1:-9:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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