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>> Ubuntu Security Update Fixes Ruby Security Bypass and DoS Issues
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Ubuntu, which could be exploited by attackers to bypass security restrictions, cause a denial of service or spoof certain data. These issues are caused by errors in Ruby. For additional information, see : VUPEN/ADV-2008-1992 - VUPEN/ADV-2008-2334
Affected Products
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS
Ubuntu 7.04
Ubuntu 7.10
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
Solution
Ubuntu 6.06 LTS - Upgrade to libruby1.8 version 1.8.4-1ubuntu1.6 and ruby1.8 version 1.8.4-1ubuntu1.6
Ubuntu 7.04 - Upgrade to libruby1.8 version 1.8.5-4ubuntu2.3 and ruby1.8 version 1.8.5-4ubuntu2.3
Ubuntu 7.10 - Upgrade to libruby1.8 version 1.8.6.36-1ubuntu3.3 and ruby1.8 version 1.8.6.36-1ubuntu3.3
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS - Upgrade to libruby1.8 version 1.8.6.111-2ubuntu1.2 and ruby1.8 version 1.8.6.111-2ubuntu1.2
References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2785
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-651-1
ChangeLog
2008-10-13 : Initial release
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