CVE-2018-8779 | Ruby up to 2.2.9/2.3.6/2.4.3/2.5.0 UNIXServer.open/UNIXSocket.open Null Character input validation (RHSA-2018:3729 / Nessus ID 109284)
A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Ruby up to 2.2.9/2.3.6/2.4.3/2.5.0. Affected by this issue is the function UNIXServer.open/UNIXSocket.open. Executing a manipulation as part of Null Character can lead to improper input validation.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-8779. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.