========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5805-1 January 16, 2023 maven vulnerability ========================================================================== 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