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CVE-2015-3649 (open-uri-cached): open-uri-cached Gem for Ruby Unsafe Temporary File Creation Local Privilege Escalation

ADVISORIES

GEM

open-uri-cached

SEVERITY

CVSS v3.x: 7.8 (High)

PATCHED VERSIONS

None.

DESCRIPTION

open-uri-cached Gem for Ruby contains a flaw that is due to the program creating temporary files in a predictable, unsafe manner when using YAML. This may allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.