Packages
- ruby-jwt - JSON Web Token implementation in Ruby
Details
It was discovered that ruby-jwt incorrectly verified HMAC signatures when
the verification key was empty or missing. A remote attacker could possibly
use this issue to forge tokens and bypass authentication.
It was discovered that ruby-jwt incorrectly verified HMAC signatures when
the verification key was empty or missing. A remote attacker could possibly
use this issue to forge tokens and bypass authentication.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.04 LTS resolute | ruby-jwt – 2.7.1-1+deb13u1build0.26.04.1 | ||
| 24.04 LTS noble | ruby-jwt – 2.7.1-1+deb13u1build0.24.04.1 | ||
| 22.04 LTS jammy | ruby-jwt – 2.2.2-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 20.04 LTS focal | ruby-jwt – 2.1.0-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | ruby-jwt – 1.5.6-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 16.04 LTS xenial | ruby-jwt – 1.0.0-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
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