SB2016031901 - OpenSUSE Linux update for rubygem-actionpack-3
Published: March 19, 2016 Updated: April 19, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016031901
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2097)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the system.The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Action View. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request, containing directory traversal sequences (e.g. "../") and view contents of arbitrary file on vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix of SB2016021701.
2) Code injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2098)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in "render()" function. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the vulnerable application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.