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Debian 7 Wheezy: DLA-989-1 Critical Update for Jython Execution Risk

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Calendar Grey June 18, 2017
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Python implementation in Jython sees crucial patch addressing severe code execution vulnerability. Users on Debian 7 should promptly update to safeguard against potential exploitation.
Alvaro Munoz and Christian Schneider discovered that Jython, an implementation of the Python language seamlessly integrated with Java, would execute arbitrary code when deserializi...
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Summary

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
2.5.2-1+deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your jython packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


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Package: jython
Version: 2.5.2-1+deb7u1
CVE ID: CVE-2016-4000
Debian Bug: 864859

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