CVE-2009-4124 describes a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Ruby 1.9.1, specifically within the rb_str_justify function. This flaw, affecting String#ljust, String#center, and String#rjust, allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely. With a CVSS score of 10.0, it represents a severe risk with complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.9.1:-p0:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.9.1:-p129:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.9.1:-p243:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.9.1:-preview_1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:1.9.1:-preview_2:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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