RHSA-2019:1149: Important: rh-ror42-rubygem-actionpack security update
Ruby on Rails is a model-view-controller (MVC) framework for web application development. Action Pack implements the controller and the view components.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> rubygem-actionpack: render file directory traversal in Action View (CVE-2019-5418)</li> <li> rubygem-actionpack: denial of service vulnerability in Action View (CVE-2019-5419)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What security issue is addressed in RHSA-2019:1149?
RHSA-2019:1149 addresses a directory traversal vulnerability in Action View of the Ruby on Rails framework, identified as CVE-2019-5418.
What is the severity level of RHSA-2019:1149?
The severity level of RHSA-2019:1149 is categorized as important due to the potential for unauthorized file access.
How do I resolve the vulnerability described in RHSA-2019:1149?
To resolve the vulnerability in RHSA-2019:1149, update the affected packages of Ruby on Rails to the patched versions specified by Red Hat.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:1149?
The affected packages in RHSA-2019:1149 include rh-ror42-rubygem-actionpack versions prior to 4.2.6-5.el6 and 4.2.6-5.el7.
Is there a workaround available for RHSA-2019:1149?
No specific workaround is recommended for RHSA-2019:1149; the advised solution is to apply the security update.