Packages
- ruby2.3 - Interpreter of object-oriented scripting language Ruby
Details
It was discovered that Ruby failed to validate specification names.
An attacker could possibly use a maliciously crafted gem to potentially
overwrite any file on the filesystem. (CVE-2017-0901)
It was discovered that Ruby was vulnerable to a DNS hijacking vulnerability.
An attacker could use this to possibly force the RubyGems client to download
and install gems from a server that the attacker controls. (CVE-2017-0902)
It was discovered that Ruby incorrectly handled certain YAML files. An attacker could
use this to possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-0903)
It was discovered that Ruby failed to validate specification names.
An attacker could possibly use a maliciously crafted gem to potentially
overwrite any file on the filesystem. (CVE-2017-0901)
It was discovered that Ruby was vulnerable to a DNS hijacking vulnerability.
An attacker could use this to possibly force the RubyGems client to download
and install gems from a server that the attacker controls. (CVE-2017-0902)
It was discovered that Ruby incorrectly handled certain YAML files. An attacker could
use this to possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2017-0903)
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10 artful | libruby2.3 – 2.3.3-1ubuntu1.3 | ||
| ruby2.3 – 2.3.3-1ubuntu1.3 | |||
| 16.04 xenial | libruby2.3 – 2.3.1-2~16.04.6 | ||
| ruby2.3 – 2.3.1-2~16.04.6 | |||
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