RHSA-2019:1151: Important: rh-ruby23-ruby security update
Ruby is an extensible, interpreted, object-oriented, scripting language. It has features to process text files and to perform system management tasks.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> rubygems: Installing a malicious gem may lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2019-8324)</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 is the severity of RHSA-2019:1151?
The severity of RHSA-2019:1151 is classified as important.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2019:1151?
RHSA-2019:1151 addresses a vulnerability in rubygems that may allow for arbitrary code execution when installing a malicious gem, referenced as CVE-2019-8324.
How do I fix RHSA-2019:1151?
To fix RHSA-2019:1151, update the affected packages to the specified versions: 2.3.8-70.el7 or newer.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2019:1151?
Affected packages include rh-ruby23-ruby, rh-ruby23-rubygems, and related ruby and rubygem packages.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2019:1151 until I can apply the update?
No specific workarounds are suggested for RHSA-2019:1151; applying the update is recommended.