Gentoo: GLSA-202110-15 Normal: Security Issues Found in Python HTTP Server
gentoo
September 3, 2004
When used for CGI scripting, Ruby creates session files in /tmp with the permissions of the default umask
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200409-08
https://security.gentoo.org/
Severity: Normal
Title: Ruby: CGI::Session creates files insecurely
Date: September 03, 2004
Bugs: #60525
ID: 200409-08
Synopsis
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When used for CGI scripting, Ruby creates session files in /tmp with
the permissions of the default umask. Depending on that umask, local
users may be able to read sensitive data stored in session files.
Background
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Ruby is an Object Oriented, interpreted scripting language used for
many system scripting tasks. It can also be used for CGI web
applications.
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