Debian update for ruby-sprockets



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-3760
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU13592

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3760

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an error that allows to access files outside an application's root directory. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version: 3.7.0-1+deb9u1

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4242


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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