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REDHAT-BUG-2302268

First published: Thu Aug 01 2024(Updated: )

REXML is an XML toolkit for Ruby. The REXML gem before 3.3.2 has some DoS vulnerabilities when it parses an XML that has many specific characters such as whitespace character, `>]` and `]>`. The REXML gem 3.3.3 or later include the patches to fix these vulnerabilities.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ruby REXML<3.3.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2302268?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2302268 is considered to be critical due to potential denial of service vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2302268?

    To fix REDHAT-BUG-2302268, upgrade the REXML gem to version 3.3.3 or later.

  • Which versions of REXML are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2302268?

    REXML gem versions prior to 3.3.2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2302268.

  • What type of vulnerabilities are associated with REDHAT-BUG-2302268?

    REDAHT-BUG-2302268 is associated with denial of service (DoS) vulnerabilities when parsing specially crafted XML.

  • Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2302268?

    There is no specific workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2302268; upgrading to the patched version is recommended.

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