Improper Output Neutralization for Logs Affecting rubygem-rake package, versions <0:0.9.6-33.el7_4


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.83% (83rd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-RUBYGEMRAKE-2096741
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed14 Sept 2017

Introduced: 14 Sep 2017

CVE-2017-10784  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-117  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 rubygem-rake to version 0:0.9.6-33.el7_4 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream rubygem-rake package and not the rubygem-rake package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The Basic authentication code in WEBrick library in Ruby before 2.2.8, 2.3.x before 2.3.5, and 2.4.x through 2.4.1 allows remote attackers to inject terminal emulator escape sequences into its log and possibly execute arbitrary commands via a crafted user name.