Ruby: Untrusted codes able to modify arbitrary strings

The safe-level feature in Ruby 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-420, 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-330, and 1.8.8dev allows context-dependent attackers to modify strings via the Exceptiontos method, as demonstrated by changing an intended pathname...

PT-2011-2809

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Ruby versions 1.8.6 through 1.8.6-420 Ruby versions 1.8.7 through 1.8.7-330 Ruby version 1.8.8dev Description The safe-level feature in Ruby allows context-dependent attackers to modify strings via the Exceptionto s method. This could be used ...