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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.844890
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4561-2)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'ruby-rack' package(s) announced via the USN-4561-2 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'ruby-rack' package(s) announced via the USN-4561-2 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
USN-4561-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Rack. This update provides the
corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.10.

Original advisory details:

It was discovered that Rack incorrectly handled certain paths. An attacker
could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information. This issue
only affected Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, Ubuntu 18.04 LTS and Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
(CVE-2020-8161)

It was discovered that Rack incorrectly validated cookies. An attacker
could possibly use this issue to forge a secure cookie. (CVE-2020-8184)

Affected Software/OS:
'ruby-rack' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 20.10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-8161
https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/IOO1vNZTzPA
https://hackerone.com/reports/434404
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/07/msg00006.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/01/msg00038.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4561-1/
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-8184
https://groups.google.com/g/rubyonrails-security/c/OWtmozPH9Ak
https://hackerone.com/reports/895727
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