CVE-2019-8322: High severity rubygems vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later through 3.0.2. The gem owner command outputs the contents of the API response directly to stdout. Therefore, if the response is crafted, escape sequence injection may occur.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
rubygems/rubygems-update>=3.0.0<3.0.2
3.0.2
rubygems/rubygems-update>=2.6.0<2.7.9
2.7.9
Rubygems RubyGems>=2.6.0<=3.0.2
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
openSUSE Leap=15.0
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Mar 25, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 17, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:02 PM
Description
Jun 20, 2019
Advisory Published
04:06 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-8322?

CVE-2019-8322 is a vulnerability discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later versions through 3.0.2, which allows escape sequence injection if a crafted response is provided.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-8322?

CVE-2019-8322 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2019-8322?

RubyGems versions between 2.6 and 3.0.2, Rubygems Rubygems, Debian Linux 9.0, openSUSE Leap 15.0, and openSUSE Leap 15.1 are affected by CVE-2019-8322.

4

How do I fix CVE-2019-8322?

To fix CVE-2019-8322, upgrade to RubyGems version 3.0.2 or ensure you are on a version prior to 2.6.0. For Debian Linux and openSUSE Leap, refer to the provided references for patch information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-8322?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-8322 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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