CVE-2011-0995: Sqlite3 ruby Sqlite3-ruby Uses Weak Permissions For Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6x46-7rrv-m4h8
Share
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-0995 is a LOW sqlite3-ruby uses weak permissions for vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Sqlite3 ruby libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves sqlite3-ruby uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.2.4.

CVE-2011-0995 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-0995
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6x46-7rrv-m4h8
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Sqlite3 ruby
Package Ecosystem RubyGems
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2011-0995

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Sqlite3 ruby dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

sqlite3-ruby fixed: 1.2.4 
Upgrade sqlite3-ruby to 1.2.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for sqlite3-ruby

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2011-0995, inspect your project dependencies for Sqlite3 ruby:

inspect dependencies for sqlite3-ruby

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Sqlite3 ruby in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.2.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Sqlite3 ruby, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The sqlite3-ruby gem in the rubygem-sqlite3 package before 1.2.4-0.5.1 in SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) 11 SP1 uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

CVE-2011-0995 Affected Sqlite3 ruby Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.2.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
sqlite3-ruby
gem/sqlite3-ruby
RubyGems
< 1.2.4
1.2.4

References

NVD — CVE-2011-0995 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0995
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/672... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67263
Sqlite3 ruby Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/sqlite3-ruby/CVE-2011-0995.yml
Sqlite3 ruby Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/schuyler/sqlite3-ruby
Sqlite3 ruby Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20110513184951/http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0995.html
Sqlite3 ruby Security Information SECURITY
https://web.archive.org/web/20200229151908/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47694
web.archive.org/web/20201106213407/... WEB
https://web.archive.org/web/20201106213407/https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=685928
Sqlite3 ruby Security Information SECURITY
https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0995.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0995?
CVE-2011-0995 is a security vulnerability in Sqlite3 ruby involving sqlite3-ruby uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges under General Security Weakness.
Which Sqlite3 ruby versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.2.4 across affected packages: sqlite3-ruby.
What version fixes CVE-2011-0995?
Upgrading to 1.2.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is sqlite3-ruby affected?
Yes, sqlite3-ruby is affected in releases prior to 1.2.4. Upgrade your dependency to 1.2.4 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-0995?
CVE-2011-0995 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2011-0995?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for sqlite3-ruby'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
View Raw JSON 
{
  "schema_version" : "1.4.0",
  "id" : "GHSA-6x46-7rrv-m4h8",
  "modified" : "2023-05-12T16:04:23Z",
  "published" : "2017-10-24T18:33:38Z",
  "aliases" : [ "CVE-2011-0995" ],
  "summary" : "sqlite3-ruby uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges",
  "details" : "The sqlite3-ruby gem in the rubygem-sqlite3 package before 1.2.4-0.5.1 in SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE) 11 SP1 uses weak permissions for unspecified files, which allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.",
  "severity" : [ ],
  "affected" : [ {
    "package" : {
      "ecosystem" : "RubyGems",
      "name" : "sqlite3-ruby"
    },
    "ranges" : [ {
      "type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
      "events" : [ {
        "introduced" : "0"
      }, {
        "fixed" : "1.2.4"
      } ]
    } ]
  } ],
  "references" : [ {
    "type" : "ADVISORY",
    "url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0995"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/67263"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://github.com/rubysec/ruby-advisory-db/blob/master/gems/sqlite3-ruby/CVE-2011-0995.yml"
  }, {
    "type" : "PACKAGE",
    "url" : "https://github.com/schuyler/sqlite3-ruby"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20110513184951/http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0995.html"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20200229151908/http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47694"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://web.archive.org/web/20201106213407/https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=685928"
  }, {
    "type" : "WEB",
    "url" : "https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2011-0995.html"
  } ],
  "database_specific" : {
    "cwe_ids" : [ ],
    "severity" : "LOW",
    "github_reviewed" : true,
    "github_reviewed_at" : "2020-06-16T21:20:29Z",
    "nvd_published_at" : "2011-05-13T17:05:41Z"
  }
}