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Ruby: Symlink race condition by removing directory trees in fileutils module

🗓️ 28 Jun 2011 17:27:00Reported by RedHatType 
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Ruby FileUtils remove_entry_secure has a symlink race enabling local users to delete arbitrary files.

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08 May 2026 10:43Current
5.9Medium risk
Vulners AI Score5.9
CVSS 26.3
EPSS0.00044
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