SUSE update for rubygem-sinatra

1) Path traversal

EUVDB-ID: #VU63415

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-29970

CWE-ID: CWE-22 - Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package rubygem-sinatra to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE OpenStack Cloud Crowbar: 8

ruby2.1-rubygem-sinatra: before 1.4.6-3.3.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222046-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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