Malicious code in ptrsec_rce_test (RubyGems)
The ptrsec_rce_test RubyGem versions 0.0.1 through 0.0.5 contain malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is flagged in the GHSA-malware database. No specific technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The ptrsec_rce_test RubyGem versions 0.0.1, 0.0.2, 0.0.3, 0.0.4, and 0.0.5 have been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2024-7005 and GHSA-h75m-5749-f4gq. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the ptrsec_rce_test RubyGem may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but could include unauthorized code execution or compromise of the environment where the package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=0.0.1, =0.0.2, =0.0.3, =0.0.4, =0.0.5) of the ptrsec_rce_test RubyGem. Consider removing the package if already installed and monitor official sources for updates or advisories.
Malicious code in ptrsec_rce_test (RubyGems)
Description
The ptrsec_rce_test RubyGem versions 0.0.1 through 0.0.5 contain malicious code. This package is identified as a malicious package by the OpenSSF project and is flagged in the GHSA-malware database. No specific technical details or exploitation methods are provided in the available data.
Affected software
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The ptrsec_rce_test RubyGem versions 0.0.1, 0.0.2, 0.0.3, 0.0.4, and 0.0.5 have been identified as containing malicious code. This classification comes from the OpenSSF malicious packages repository and is tracked under MAL-2024-7005 and GHSA-h75m-5749-f4gq. There is no CVSS score or detailed vulnerability description available, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported. No patch or remediation information is provided.
Potential Impact
Use of the affected versions of the ptrsec_rce_test RubyGem may result in execution of malicious code embedded within the package. The exact impact depends on the malicious payload but could include unauthorized code execution or compromise of the environment where the package is installed.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. Users should avoid using the affected versions (=0.0.1, =0.0.2, =0.0.3, =0.0.4, =0.0.5) of the ptrsec_rce_test RubyGem. Consider removing the package if already installed and monitor official sources for updates or advisories.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- MAL-2024-7005
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.4
- Aliases
- ["GHSA-h75m-5749-f4gq"]
- Ecosystems
- ["RubyGems"]
Threat ID: 6a5ba4af44ab8fbf7c7eb48f
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 16:07:11 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 22:38:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 10:19:10 UTC
Views: 20
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