[ GLSA 202107-17 ] Mechanize: Command injection

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202107-17
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                                           https://security.gentoo.org/
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 Severity: High
    Title: Mechanize: Command injection
     Date: July 08, 2021
     Bugs: #768609
       ID: 202107-17

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Synopsis
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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
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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
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There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
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All Mechanize users should upgrade to the latest version:

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

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

Availability
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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
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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belongs to its owner(s).

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