Improper input validation in Ruby-Lang Ruby

CVE-2011-4815

Ruby (aka CRuby) before 1.8.7-p357 computes hash values without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted input to an application that maintains a hash table.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.042 (90.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Ruby-lang Ruby — versions 1.8.7-p299, 1.8.7-p302, 1.8.7-p330
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-4815?
CVE-2011-4815 is a vulnerability in Ruby-Lang Ruby, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2011-12-30.
Is CVE-2011-4815 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.