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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0161
Security patch released for Ruby 1.9 on Windows
5 July 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Ruby
Operating System: Windows
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Wednesday, August 4 2010
OVERVIEW
An update has been released for Ruby, correcting a security
vulnerability on the Windows platform.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following information regarding this
vulnerability:
"A security vulnerability that causes buffer overflow when you
assign a danger value to ARGF.inplace_mode on Windows. It possibly
allows an attacker to execute an arbitrary code." [1]
This vulnerability reportedly only affects version 1.9. [1]
MITIGATION
Users can download the patch from the vendor's website. [1]
REFERENCES
[1] Ruby 1.9.1-p429 is released
http://www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2010/07/02/ruby-1-9-1-p429-is-released/
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
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