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Debian Security Advisory DSA-4831-1                   security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/                       Sebastien Delafond
January 15, 2021                      https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : ruby-redcarpet
CVE ID         : CVE-2020-26298
Debian Bug     : 980057

Johan Smits discovered that ruby-redcarpet, a markdown parser, did not
properly validate its input. This would allow an attacker to mount a
cross-site scripting attack.

For the stable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed in
version 3.4.0-4+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your ruby-redcarpet packages.

For the detailed security status of ruby-redcarpet please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/ruby-redcarpet

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org

Debian: DSA-4831-1: ruby-redcarpet security update

January 15, 2021
Johan Smits discovered that ruby-redcarpet, a markdown parser, did not properly validate its input

Summary

For the stable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed in
version 3.4.0-4+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your ruby-redcarpet packages.

For the detailed security status of ruby-redcarpet please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/ruby-redcarpet

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org

Severity
Johan Smits discovered that ruby-redcarpet, a markdown parser, did not
properly validate its input. This would allow an attacker to mount a
cross-site scripting attack.

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