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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== AUSCERT Security Bulletin ASB-2010.0161 Security patch released for Ruby 1.9 on Windows 5 July 2010 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- 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 =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iD8DBQFMMSPQ/iFOrG6YcBERAiV9AKC9MCkfTewMhkexr6nBZhPcRsI20QCdEzAu CrK5N5Wr1Z53U2zU1RuhMPc= =JUxZ -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----