RHSA-2021:2229: Moderate: rh-ruby27-ruby security, bug fix, and enhancement update
Ruby is an extensible, interpreted, object-oriented, scripting language. It has features to process text files and to perform system management tasks. The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: rh-ruby27-ruby (2.7.3). (BZ#1947931)Security Fix(es): ruby: Potential HTTP request smuggling in WEBrick (CVE-2020-25613) ruby: XML round-trip vulnerability in REXML (CVE-2021-28965) 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.Bug Fix(es): rh-ruby27-ruby: Resolv::DNS: timeouts if multiple IPv6 name servers are given and address contains leading zero [rhscl-3] (BZ#1950016) Additional Changes:For detailed information on changes in this release, see the Red Hat Software Collections 3.7 Release Notes linked from the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2021:2229?
The severity of RHSA-2021:2229 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2021:2229?
To fix RHSA-2021:2229, upgrade the affected packages to the fixed version 2.7.3-129.el7.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:2229?
The affected packages in RHSA-2021:2229 include rh-ruby27-ruby, rh-ruby27-ruby-devel, and several rh-ruby27-rubygem packages.
What are the risks of not addressing RHSA-2021:2229?
Not addressing RHSA-2021:2229 may expose your system to security vulnerabilities and potential exploits.
Is RHSA-2021:2229 related to specific operating systems?
Yes, RHSA-2021:2229 specifically pertains to Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 7.