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Gentoo update for ruby
Secunia Advisory: SA33178
Release Date: 2008-12-17
Popularity: 1,709 views

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

OS:Gentoo Linux

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Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for ruby. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), conduct spoofing attacks, and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA29794
SA30924
SA31430
SA31602

Change Page:
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