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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200510-05] Ruby: Security bypass vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Ruby: Security bypass vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200510-05
(Ruby: Security bypass vulnerability)
Dr. Yutaka Oiwa discovered that Ruby fails to properly enforce
safe level protections.
Impact
A possible hacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary
code beyond the restrictions specified in each safe level.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-2337
http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/20051003.html
Solution:
All Ruby users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/ruby-1.8.3"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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