REDHAT-BUG-1381951: Medium severity busybox vulnerability
A vulnerability was found in Bundler. Bundler allows the user to specify sources from which Ruby gems are installed. If a secondary source is specified, even if scoped to a specific gem, that source is silently applied to all declared gems. This allows an attacker to introduce arbitrary code into an application via gem name collision on the secondary source, which will unexpectedly (and without warning) take priority over the primary source.
CVE request:
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/18
CVE assignment:
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/20
References:
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/25
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1381951?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1381951 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1381951?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1381951, update Bundler to the latest version that addresses the vulnerability.
What versions of Bundler are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1381951?
All versions of Bundler prior to the patched release are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1381951.
What types of attacks can occur due to REDHAT-BUG-1381951?
REDHAT-BUG-1381951 can allow attackers to inject malicious Ruby code into applications via compromised gem sources.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1381951?
A temporary workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1381951 involves avoiding the use of secondary gem sources until the vulnerability is patched.