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Red Hat update for ruby
Secunia Advisory: SA31062
Release Date: 2008-07-15
Popularity: 1,701 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client)
RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-2376
CVE-2008-2662
CVE-2008-2663
CVE-2008-2664
CVE-2008-2725
CVE-2008-2726


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for ruby. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA29794
SA30924

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

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0561.html

Other References:
SA29794:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29794/

SA30924:
http://secunia.com/advisories/30924/


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