RHSA-2020:2769: Important: 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.Security Fix(es): rubygems: Installing a malicious gem may lead to arbitrary code execution (CVE-2019-8324) ruby: Tainted flags are not propagated in Array#pack and String#unpack with some directives (CVE-2018-16396) rubygems: Escape sequence injection vulnerability in verbose (CVE-2019-8321) rubygems: Escape sequence injection vulnerability in gem owner (CVE-2019-8322) rubygems: Escape sequence injection vulnerability in API response handling (CVE-2019-8323) rubygems: Escape sequence injection vulnerability in errors (CVE-2019-8325) 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-2020:2769?
The severity of RHSA-2020:2769 is categorized as critical due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:2769?
You can fix RHSA-2020:2769 by updating to the specific remedied version of the Ruby package provided in the advisory.
What components are affected by RHSA-2020:2769?
RHSA-2020:2769 affects Ruby, Ruby development libraries, and several RubyGem packages.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2020:2769?
There is no recommended workaround for RHSA-2020:2769; updating to the patched versions is necessary.
What risks are associated with not addressing RHSA-2020:2769?
Failure to address RHSA-2020:2769 may result in successful exploitation by attackers leading to arbitrary code execution.