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Gentoo Linux: GLSA-202406-03 High: RDoc Remote Code Execution

A vulnerability has been discovered in RDoc, which can lead to execution of arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202406-03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: High Title: RDoc: Remote Code Cxecution Date: June 22, 2024 Bugs: #927565 ID: 202406-03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======== A vulnerability has been discovered in RDoc, which can lead to execution of arbitrary code. Background ========== RDoc produces HTML and command-line documentation for Ruby projects. Affected packages ================= Package Vulnerable Unaffected ------------- ------------ ------------ dev-ruby/rdoc < 6.6.3.1 > = 6.6.3.1 Description =========== A vulnerability has been discovered in RDoc. Please review the CVE identifier referenced below for details. Impact ====== When parsing .rdoc_options (used for configuration in RDoc) as a YAML file, object injection and resultant remote code execution are possible because there are no restrictions on the classes that can be restored. When loading the documentation cache, object injection and resultant remote code execution are also possible if there were a crafted cache. Workaround ========== There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========== All RDoc users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-ruby/rdoc-6.6.3.1" References ========== [ 1 ] CVE-2024-27281 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-27281 Availability ============ This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202406-03 Concerns? ========= Security is aprimary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ======= Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5 . Gentoo Linux Security Notice concerning RDoc highlights a critical vulnerability that permits remote code execution.. Gentoo Linux Security, RDoc Advisory, Remote Code Execution, High Severity Issues, Software Vulnerabilities. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jun 22, 2024 Gentoo