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CVE-2005-1992
The XMLRPC server in utils.rb for the ruby library (libruby)...
Vulnerability Description
The XMLRPC server in utils.rb for the ruby library (libruby) 1.8 sets an invalid default value that prevents "security protection" using handlers, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-748
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_sr.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=315064
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/684913
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-543.html
- http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-312.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14016
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10819
- http://www2.ruby-lang.org/en/20050701.html
- http://blade.nagaokaut.ac.jp/cgi-bin/scat.rb/ruby/ruby-core/5237
- http://www.auscert.org.au/5509
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Sep/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16920/
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View all reports →Affected Software
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Vulnerable Versions:
1.8
Timeline
Official Publish:
June 20th, 2005
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.