USN-7057-2: WEBrick vulnerability

Published Oct 8, 2024
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Updated

USN-7057-1 fixed a vulnerability in WEBrick. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. Original advisory details: It was discovered that WEBrick incorrectly handled having both a Content- Length header and a Transfer-Encoding header. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform a HTTP request smuggling attack.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
ubuntu/ruby-webrick<1.7.0-3ubuntu0.1
1.7.0-3ubuntu0.1
Ubuntu Ubuntu=22.04

Event History

Oct 8, 2024
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM

Child vulnerabilities

Contains the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of USN-7057-2?

The severity of USN-7057-2 is categorized as a moderate vulnerability affecting WEBrick handling of headers.

2

How do I fix USN-7057-2?

To fix USN-7057-2, update the ruby-webrick package to version 1.7.0-3ubuntu0.1 or later on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

3

What software is affected by USN-7057-2?

USN-7057-2 affects the ruby-webrick package on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

4

What vulnerability does USN-7057-2 address?

USN-7057-2 addresses a vulnerability where WEBrick incorrectly handled both a Content-Length header and a Transfer-Encoding header.

5

Is USN-7057-2 applicable to Ubuntu versions other than 22.04?

No, USN-7057-2 specifically applies to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

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