CVE-2016-2336 is a critical type confusion vulnerability affecting Ruby's WIN32OLE class, specifically within the ole_invoke and ole_query_interface methods. An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution by providing an object of an unexpected type to these methods. This vulnerability carries a CVSS v3 score of 9.8 (Critical) due to its network-based attack vector, low complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ruby-lang:ruby:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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