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- RHSA-2013:1203
RHSA-2013:1203: Moderate: rubygems security update
First published: Wed Sep 04 2013(Updated: )
RubyGems is the Ruby standard for publishing and managing third-party<br>libraries.<br>It was found that, when using RubyGems, the connection could be redirected<br>from HTTPS to HTTP. This could lead to a user believing they are installing<br>a gem via HTTPS, when the connection may have been silently downgraded to<br>HTTP. (CVE-2012-2125)<br>It was found that RubyGems did not verify SSL connections. This could lead<br>to man-in-the-middle attacks. (CVE-2012-2126)<br>All users of Red Hat OpenShift Enterprise 1.2.2 are advised to upgrade to<br>this updated package, which corrects these issues.<br>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/rubygems | <1.8.24-4.el6 | 1.8.24-4.el6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2013:1203?
The severity of RHSA-2013:1203 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2013:1203?
You can fix RHSA-2013:1203 by updating RubyGems to version 1.8.24-4.el6 or higher.
What causes the vulnerability in RHSA-2013:1203?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2013:1203 is caused by the potential for redirection from HTTPS to HTTP during gem installation.
Which versions of RubyGems are affected by RHSA-2013:1203?
RHSA-2013:1203 affects versions of RubyGems prior to 1.8.24-4.el6.
Is there a risk of data compromise with RHSA-2013:1203?
Yes, RHSA-2013:1203 poses a risk of data compromise as it may mislead users into believing they are securely installing gems.
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