The lazy_initialize function in lib/resolv.rb in Ruby through 2.4.3 uses Kernel#open, which might allow Command Injection attacks, as demonstrated by a Resolv::Hosts::new argument beginning with a \'|\' character, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-17405. NOTE: situations with untrusted input may be highly unlikely.
Priority: HIGH
CVSS v3: 9.8
Component: ruby
Publish Date: Dec 20, 2017
Related ID: --
CVSS v2: Critical
Modified Date: Dec 20, 2017
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