Details
The alias function, certain directory operations, and regular
expressions did not correctly implement safe levels. Depending on the
application these flaws might allow attackers to bypass safe level
restrictions and perform unintended operations.
The alias function, certain directory operations, and regular
expressions did not correctly implement safe levels. Depending on the
application these flaws might allow attackers to bypass safe level
restrictions and perform unintended operations.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.06 dapper | ruby1.8 – 1.8.4-1ubuntu1.1 | ||
| libruby1.8 – 1.8.4-1ubuntu1.1 | |||
| 5.10 breezy | ruby1.8 – 1.8.2-9ubuntu1.2 | ||
| libruby1.8 – 1.8.2-9ubuntu1.2 | |||
| 5.04 hoary | ruby1.8 – 1.8.1+1.8.2pre4-1ubuntu0.4 | ||
| libruby1.8 – 1.8.1+1.8.2pre4-1ubuntu0.4 | |||
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