Vulnerabilities in pkg:gem/rubygems-update

Q: What is CVE-2007-0469?

CVE-2007-0469 is a security vulnerability in Rubygems update involving RubyGems file overwrite vulnerability under General Security Weakness.

Q: Which Rubygems update versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 0.9.1 across affected packages: rubygems-update.

Q: What version fixes CVE-2007-0469?

Upgrading to 0.9.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Q: Is rubygems-update affected?

Yes, rubygems-update is affected in releases prior to 0.9.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.9.1 or later.

Q: What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-0469?

CVE-2007-0469 is classified under General Security Weakness.

Q: How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2007-0469?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for rubygems-update'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

PACKAGE

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-95vx-q4c2-64gr

Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-0469 is a MODERATE rubygems file overwrite vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Rubygems update libraries in the RubyGems ecosystem. The issue involves rubygems file overwrite vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.9.1.

25 Known Advisory Record(s)

Package Vulnerability Intelligence

pkg:gem/rubygems-update

25 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:gem/rubygems-update. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID	CVE / NVD	Severity	Summary
GHSA-95vx-q4c2-64gr	CVE-2007-0469	MODERATE	RubyGems file overwrite vulnerability
GHSA-3h4r-pjv6-cph9	CVE-2019-8323	HIGH	RubyGems Escape sequence injection vulnerability in api response handling
GHSA-mh37-8c3g-3fgc	CVE-2019-8322	HIGH	RubyGems Escape sequence injection vulnerability in gem owner
GHSA-fr32-gr5c-xq5c	CVE-2019-8321	HIGH	RubyGems Escape sequence injection vulnerability in verbose
GHSA-4wm8-fjv7-j774	CVE-2019-8325	HIGH	RubyGems Escape sequence injection in errors
GHSA-5x32-c9mf-49cc	CVE-2019-8320	HIGH	RubyGems Delete directory using symlink when decompressing tar
GHSA-228f-g3h7-3fj3	CVE-2012-2125	MODERATE	RubyGems HTTPS to HTTP redirect
GHSA-5mgj-mvv8-46mw	CVE-2012-2126	MODERATE	RubyGems does not verify SSL certificate
GHSA-qv62-xfj6-32xm	CVE-2015-4020	MODERATE	RubyGems Improper Input Validation vulnerability
GHSA-p7f2-rr42-m9xm	CVE-2017-0900	HIGH	RubyGems Improper Input Validation vulnerability
GHSA-qj2w-mw2r-pv39	CVE-2018-1000074	HIGH	RubyGems Deserialization of Untrusted Data vulnerability
GHSA-87qx-g5wg-mwmj	CVE-2018-1000078	MODERATE	RubyGems Cross-site Scripting vulnerability
GHSA-gv86-43rv-79m2	CVE-2018-1000077	MODERATE	RubyGems Improper Input Validation vulnerability
GHSA-8qxg-mff5-j3wc	CVE-2018-1000079	MODERATE	RubyGems Path Traversal vulnerability
GHSA-wp3j-rvfp-624h	CVE-2015-3900	HIGH	RubyGems vulnerable to DNS hijack attack
GHSA-74pv-v9gh-h25p	CVE-2018-1000075	HIGH	RubyGems Infinite Loop vulnerability
GHSA-mqwr-4qf2-2hcv	CVE-2017-0903	CRITICAL	RubyGems vulnerable to Deserialization of Untrusted Data
GHSA-pm9x-4392-2c2p	CVE-2017-0901	HIGH	RubyGems may allow a maliciously crafted gem to overwrite files
GHSA-7gcp-2gmq-w3xh	CVE-2017-0899	CRITICAL	RubyGems Code Injection vulnerability
GHSA-73w7-6w9g-gc8w	CVE-2017-0902	HIGH	RubyGems has Origin Validation Error vulnerability
GHSA-gx69-6cp4-hxrj	CVE-2018-1000073	HIGH	RubyGems Link Following vulnerability
GHSA-9qvm-2vhf-q649	CVE-2013-4363	MODERATE	RubyGems Regular Expression Denial of Service
GHSA-mc6j-h948-v2p6	CVE-2018-1000076	CRITICAL	RubyGems Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature vulnerability
GHSA-9j7m-rjqx-48vh	CVE-2013-4287	MODERATE	RubyGems Regular Expression Denial of Service vulnerability
GHSA-76wm-422q-92mq	CVE-2019-8324	HIGH	Code injection in RubyGems

CVE-2007-0469 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-0469

GHSA Identifier GHSA-95vx-q4c2-64gr

Severity MODERATE

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification General Security Weakness

Affected Product Rubygems update

Package Ecosystem RubyGems

Published Date 2022-05-01

Last Updated 2025-04-09

How to Fix CVE-2007-0469

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

rubygems-update fixed: 0.9.1

Upgrade rubygems-update to 0.9.1

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 rubygems-update

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2007-0469, inspect your project dependencies for Rubygems update:

inspect dependencies for rubygems-update

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Rubygems update in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.9.1), 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 Rubygems update, 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 `extract_files` function in `installer.rb` in RubyGems before 0.9.1 does not check whether files exist before overwriting them, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files, cause a denial of service, or execute arbitrary code via crafted GEM packages.

CVE-2007-0469 Affected Rubygems update Versions

1 component(s)

Fixed Versions:

0.9.1

Product / Package	Ecosystem	Affected Versions	Fixed Version
rubygems-update gem/rubygems-update	RubyGems	< 0.9.1	0.9.1

References

NVD — CVE-2007-0469 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-0469

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/316... WEB

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31688

Rubygems update Source Repository REPOSITORY

https://github.com/rubygems/rubygems

web.archive.org/web/20070210090150/... WEB

https://web.archive.org/web/20070210090150/http://rubyforge.org/frs/shownotes.php?group_id=126&release_id=9074

Rubygems update Security Information SECURITY

https://web.archive.org/web/20201207172116/http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/458128/100/0/threaded

marc.info/ WEB

http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116939816621060&w=2

Rubygems update Security Information SECURITY

http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_4_sr.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0469?

CVE-2007-0469 is a security vulnerability in Rubygems update involving RubyGems file overwrite vulnerability under General Security Weakness.

Which Rubygems update versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to 0.9.1 across affected packages: rubygems-update.

What version fixes CVE-2007-0469?

Upgrading to 0.9.1 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

Is rubygems-update affected?

Yes, rubygems-update is affected in releases prior to 0.9.1. Upgrade your dependency to 0.9.1 or later.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-0469?

CVE-2007-0469 is classified under General Security Weakness.

How can I check RubyGems dependencies for CVE-2007-0469?

Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for rubygems-update'. 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

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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-95vx-q4c2-64gr
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-01 17:44
Last Modified: 2025-04-09 14:35
Database Record File: advisories/github-reviewed/2022/05/GHSA-95vx-q4c2-64gr/GHSA-95vx-q4c2-64gr.json