CVE-2011-0995: Privilege Escalation in sqlite3-ruby

The primary impact of CVE-2011-0995 is the potential for local privilege escalation. An attacker with local access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or execute commands with elevated privileges. While the CVSS score is LOW, successful exploitation could compromise the integrity of the system and potentially lead to data breaches or further malicious activity. The specific files affected and the precise vectors for exploitation remain unspecified in the available documentation, making a comprehensive risk assessment challenging.

1. Publicada2017-10-24
2. Modificada2024-11-29
3. EPSS actualizado2026-04-02

The recommended mitigation for CVE-2011-0995 is to upgrade the sqlite3-ruby gem to version 1.2.4 or later. If an immediate upgrade is not feasible due to compatibility issues or system downtime constraints, consider implementing stricter file permissions on the affected files (though the specific files are not identified in the CVE). Review system logs for any suspicious activity related to the sqlite3-ruby gem. While no specific WAF or proxy rules are applicable, ensuring robust access controls and limiting local user privileges can reduce the potential impact of this vulnerability.