SB2020081409 - Debian update for ruby-kramdown
Published: August 14, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020081409
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14001)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of input. A remote attacker can gain read access (such as template="/etc/passwd") or embedded Ruby code execution (such as a string that begins with template="string://<%= `).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.