Details
An error was found in Ruby's CGI library that did not correctly quote
the boundary of multipart MIME requests. Using a crafted HTTP request,
a remote user could cause a denial of service, where Ruby CGI
applications would end up in a loop, monopolizing a CPU.
An error was found in Ruby's CGI library that did not correctly quote
the boundary of multipart MIME requests. Using a crafted HTTP request,
a remote user could cause a denial of service, where Ruby CGI
applications would end up in a loop, monopolizing a CPU.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.10 edgy | libruby1.8 – 1.8.4-5ubuntu1.2 | ||
| 6.06 dapper | libruby1.8 – 1.8.4-1ubuntu1.3 | ||
| 5.10 breezy | libruby1.8 – 1.8.2-9ubuntu1.4 | ||
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