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CVE-2017-0902

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Published: Aug 31, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

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8.1
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.2 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

Description

RubyGems version 2.6.12 and earlier is vulnerable to a DNS hijacking vulnerability that allows a MITM attacker to force the RubyGems client to download and install gems from a server that the attacker controls.

Affected (16)

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Rubygems: Rubygems · Debian: Debian Linux · Canonical: Ubuntu Linux · Redhat: Enterprise Linux Desktop, Enterprise Linux Server, Enterprise Linux Server Aus, Enterprise Linux Server Eus, Enterprise Linux Server Tus, Enterprise Linux Workstation
Rubygems
1 product
Rubygems
Debian
1 product
Debian Linux
Canonical
1 product
Ubuntu Linux
Redhat
6 products
Enterprise Linux Desktop
Enterprise Linux Server
Enterprise Linux Server Aus
Enterprise Linux Server Eus
Enterprise Linux Server Tus
Enterprise Linux Workstation
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Rubygems
Up to 2.6.12
Configuration B
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Debian
Debian Linux
Version 8.0
Debian Linux
Version 9.0
Configuration C
3 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Canonical
Ubuntu Linux
Version 14.04
Ubuntu Linux
Version 16.04
Ubuntu Linux
Version 17.10
Configuration D
10 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Enterprise Linux Desktop
Version 7.0
Enterprise Linux Server
Version 7.0
Redhat
Enterprise Linux Server Aus
Version 7.4
Enterprise Linux Server Aus
Version 7.6
Redhat
Enterprise Linux Server Eus
Version 7.4
Enterprise Linux Server Eus
Version 7.5
Enterprise Linux Server Eus
Version 7.6
Redhat
Enterprise Linux Server Tus
Version 7.4
Enterprise Linux Server Tus
Version 7.6
Enterprise Linux Workstation
Version 7.0

Related CWEs

CWE-346
Origin Validation Error
The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
CWE-350
Reliance on Reverse DNS Resolution for a Security-Critical Action
The product performs reverse DNS resolution on an IP address to obtain the hostname and make a security decision, but it does not properly ensure that the IP address is truly associated with the hostname.

References (28)

Source: support@hackerone.com
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: support@hackerone.com
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
PatchVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

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