Red Hat update for ruby
Secunia Advisory: SA27576
Release Date: 2007-11-13
Popularity: 3,519 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Spoofing
DoS
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-2006-6303
CVE-2007-5162
CVE-2007-5770


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for ruby. This fixes a vulnerability and some security issues, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or to conduct spoofing attacks.

For more information:
SA13123
SA26985

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

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0961.html

Other References:
SA13123:
http://secunia.com/advisories/13123/

SA26985:
http://secunia.com/advisories/26985/


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