CVE-2017-8418

3.3 LOW
Published: May 02, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

RuboCop 0.48.1 and earlier does not use /tmp in safe way, allowing local users to exploit this to tamper with cache files belonging to other users.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/01/14
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bbatsov/rubocop/issues/4336
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/01/14
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bbatsov/rubocop/issues/4336
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
33th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-668

Affected Vendors

rubocop_project

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