Red Hat update for ruby
Secunia Advisory: SA16358
Release Date: 2005-08-08
Popularity: 5,723 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-1992


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for ruby. This fixes a vulnerability, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

For more information:
SA15767

Solution:
Updated packages are available from Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com/

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-543.html

Other References:
SA15767:
http://secunia.com/advisories/15767/


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