ext/openssl/ossl_ocsp.c in Ruby 1.8 and 1.9 does not properly check the return value from the OCSP_basic_verify function, which might allow remote attackers to successfully present an invalid X.509 certificate, possibly involving a revoked certificate.
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11450
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48761
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-805-1
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022505
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33769
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1140.html
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:193
http://secunia.com/advisories/35937
http://secunia.com/advisories/35699