SB2022120849 - SUSE update for rubygem-actionpack-3_2

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SB2022120849 - SUSE update for rubygem-actionpack-3_2

Published: December 8, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022120849
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2097)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-22885)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Action Pack within the "redirect_to" or "polymorphic_url" helper. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References