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CVE-2016-2338 DetailDescriptionAn exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the Psych::Emitter start_document function of Ruby. In Psych::Emitter start_document function heap buffer "head" allocation is made based on tags array length. Specially constructed object passed as element of tags array can increase this array size after mentioned allocation and cause heap overflow. Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
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Denotes Vulnerable Software Quick InfoCVE Dictionary Entry:CVE-2016-2338 NVD Published Date: 09/28/2022 NVD Last Modified: 03/01/2023 Source: CERT/CC |