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  • [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 202107-17 ] Mechanize: Command injection

    From ajak@gentoo.org@21:1/5 to All on Thu Jul 8 06:10:01 2021
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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202107-17
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    Severity: High
    Title: Mechanize: Command injection
    Date: July 08, 2021
    Bugs: #768609
    ID: 202107-17

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    Synopsis
    ========

    A file named by an attacker being utilized by Mechanize could result in arbitrary code execution.

    Background
    ==========

    Mechanize is a Ruby library used for automating interaction with
    websites.

    Affected packages
    =================

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    Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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    1 dev-ruby/mechanize < 2.7.7 >= 2.7.7

    Description
    ===========

    Mechanize does not neutralize filename input and could allow arbitrary
    code execution if an attacker can control filenames used by Mechanize.

    Impact
    ======

    Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All Mechanize users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-ruby/mechanize-2.7.7"

    References
    ==========

    [ 1 ] CVE-2021-21289
    https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-21289

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-17

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5

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