[USN-5805-1] Apache Maven vulnerability

[Nishit Majithia]

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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
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