Ubuntu Security Notice 5805-1 - It was discovered that Apache Maven followed repositories that are defined in a dependency’s Project Object Model even if the repositories weren't encryptedh. An attacker could use this vulnerability to take over a repository, execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5805-1
January 16, 2023
maven vulnerability
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A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 22.10
Summary:
Apache Maven could be made to crash or run programs if it received
specially crafted input.
Software Description:
- maven: Java software project management and comprehension tool
Details:
It was discovered that Apache Maven followed repositories that are defined
in a dependency’s Project Object Model (pom) even if the repositories
weren't encryptedh (http protocol). An attacker could use this
vulnerability to take over a repository, execute arbitrary code or cause a
denial of service.
Update instructions:
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:
Ubuntu 22.10:
libmaven3-core-java 3.6.3-5ubuntu1.1
maven 3.6.3-5ubuntu1.1
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
References:
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5805-1
CVE-2021-26291, https://launchpad.net/bugs/1999254
Package Information:
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/maven/3.6.3-5ubuntu1.1