Red Hat: 2013:1201-01: ruby193-v8: Low Advisory
Summary
V8 is Google's open source JavaScript engine.
A type confusion issue was found in the V8 JavaScript engine. An attacker
could use this flaw to cause a denial of service or, potentially, execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2013-2882)
Note: Exploitation of this issue requires, at the least, execution of
malicious JavaScript. In the standard use case of ruby193-v8 in Red Hat
OpenStack it is unlikely that a scenario exists where this would occur.
Users of ruby193-v8 are advised to upgrade to these updated packages,
which correct this issue.
Summary
Solution
Before applying this update, make sure all previously released errata
relevant to your system have been applied.
This update is available via the Red Hat Network. Details on how to
use the Red Hat Network to apply this update are available at
https://access.redhat.com/site/articles/11258
References
https://www.redhat.com/security/data/cve/CVE-2013-2882.html https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#low
Package List
OpenStack 3:
Source:
x86_64:
ruby193-v8-3.14.5.10-2.el6.x86_64.rpm
ruby193-v8-debuginfo-3.14.5.10-2.el6.x86_64.rpm
ruby193-v8-devel-3.14.5.10-2.el6.x86_64.rpm
These packages are GPG signed by Red Hat for security. Our key and
details on how to verify the signature are available from
https://access.redhat.com/security/team/key/#package
Topic
Updated ruby193-v8 packages that fix one security issue are now availablefor Red Hat OpenStack 3.0.The Red Hat Security Response Team has rated this update as having lowsecurity impact. A Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) base score,which gives a detailed severity rating, is available from the CVE link inthe References section.
Topic
Relevant Releases Architectures
OpenStack 3 - x86_64
Bugs Fixed
991116 - CVE-2013-2882 v8: remote DoS or unspecified other impact via type confusion