Gentoo: GLSA-202301-05 High: Apache Commons Text Arbitrary Execution
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January 11, 2023
A vulnerability has been discovered in Apache Commons Text which could result in arbitrary code execution.
Summary
Apache Commons Text performs variable interpolation, allowing properties to be dynamically evaluated and expanded. The standard format for interpolation is "${prefix:name}", where "prefix" is used to locate an instance of org.apache.commons.text.lookup.StringLookup that performs the interpolation. The set of default Lookup instances included interpolators that could result in arbitrary code execution or contact with remote servers. These lookups are: - "script" - execute expressions using the JVM script execution engine (javax.script) - "dns" - resolve dns records - "url" - load values from urls, including from remote servers Applications using the interpolation defaults in the affected versions may be vulnerable to remote code execution or unintentional contact with remote servers if untrusted configuration values are used.
Resolution
All Apache Commons Text users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-java/commons-text-1.10.0"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2022-42889 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42889
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-05
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Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: High
Title: Apache Commons Text: Arbitrary Code Execution
Date: January 11, 2023
Bugs: #877577
ID: 202301-05
Background
Apache Commons Text is a library focused on algorithms working on
strings.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-java/commons-text < 1.10.0 >= 1.10.0
Impact
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Crafted input to Apache Commons Text could trigger remote code
execution.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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