Security Update for ruby-archive-tar-minitar
Summary
DLA-808-1: ruby-archive-tar-minitar - security update. Affects ruby-archive-tar-minitar versions < 0.5.2-2+deb7u1. Fixed in 0.5.2-2+deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
ruby-archive-tar-minitar is a Ruby library that provides functionality for creating and extracting tar archives. It is commonly used in Ruby applications to handle file compression and archiving. This vulnerability affects version 0.5.2-2+deb7u1 of the package in Debian 7 Wheezy.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in ruby-archive-tar-minitar allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction by exploiting a directory traversal vulnerability. By including '..' (dot dot) in an extracted filename, an attacker can navigate to parent directories and overwrite files outside of the intended extraction path. This can lead to unauthorized modification or deletion of critical files, potentially resulting in a compromise of the system.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
0.5.2-2+deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade ruby-archive-tar-minitarTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
There is no known workaround for this vulnerability. It is essential to apply the security update to ensure the integrity and security of your system.
Conclusion
The vulnerability in ruby-archive-tar-minitar allows attackers to overwrite arbitrary files during archive extraction. To protect your system, it is crucial to upgrade to the latest version of the package. For further assistance and support in vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
ruby-archive-tar-minitar is a Ruby library used for creating and extracting tar archives. It provides functionality for file compression and archiving in Ruby applications.
The vulnerability occurs due to a directory traversal issue in the extraction process of ruby-archive-tar-minitar. By including '..' in an extracted filename, an attacker can navigate to parent directories and overwrite files outside of the intended extraction path.
This vulnerability can allow an attacker to modify or delete arbitrary files on the system. This could lead to unauthorized access, data loss, or a complete compromise of the affected system.
Yes, a security update has been released to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to upgrade your ruby-archive-tar-minitar package to version 0.5.2-2+deb7u1 or later.
There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Applying the security update is the best way to mitigate the risk.
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