[ GLSA 201405-10 ] Rack: Multiple vulnerabilities

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Rack: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201405-10)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: May 17, 2014
Bug(s): #451620, #456176
ID: 201405-10

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Rack, the worst of
which allow execution of arbitrary code.


Background

Rack is a modular Ruby web server interface.

Affected Packages

Package: dev-ruby/rack
Vulnerable: < 1.4.5
Unaffected: >= 1.4.5
Unaffected: >= 1.3.10 < 1.3.11
Unaffected: >= 1.2.8 < 1.2.9
Unaffected: >= 1.1.6 < 1.1.7
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Rack. Please review the
CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or obtain
sensitive information.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Rack 1.4 users should upgrade to the latest version: