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REDHAT-BUG-1692519

First published: Mon Mar 25 2019(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in RubyGems 2.6 and later through 3.0.2. Gem::GemcutterUtilities#with_response may output the API response to stdout as it is. Therefore, if the API side modifies the response, escape sequence injection may occur. Upstream patch: <a href="https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/attachments/7669">https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/attachments/7669</a> References: <a href="https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2019/03/05/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-rubygems/">https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2019/03/05/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-rubygems/</a> <a href="https://blog.rubygems.org/2019/03/05/security-advisories-2019-03.html">https://blog.rubygems.org/2019/03/05/security-advisories-2019-03.html</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
RubyGems>=2.6<=3.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1692519?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1692519 is considered significant due to potential escape sequence injection.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1692519?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-1692519, update RubyGems to version 3.0.3 or later.

  • What versions are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1692519?

    RubyGems versions between 2.6 and 3.0.2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1692519.

  • What kind of issue is REDHAT-BUG-1692519?

    REDHAT-BUG-1692519 is an issue that involves potential escape sequence injection through API response handling.

  • Who should be concerned about REDHAT-BUG-1692519?

    Developers using RubyGems versions 2.6 through 3.0.2 should be concerned about REDHAT-BUG-1692519.

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