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Ubuntu 20.04 and 18.04: USN-6352-1 Critical Apache Shiro Threat

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Calendar Grey September 7, 2023
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
Numerous vulnerabilities resolved in Apache Shiro for Ubuntu. Make sure your system is current to uphold security protocols.
Several security issues were fixed in Apache Shiro.

Summary

Several security issues were fixed in Apache Shiro.

Software Description:

- shiro: Powerful and easy-to-use Java security framework

Details:

It was discovered that Apache Shiro incorrectly handled certain HTTP

requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass

security restrictions. (CVE-2020-13933, CVE-2020-17510)

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Topics Covered

security advisory critical remote access ubuntu bypass protection apache shiro

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following
package versions:

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS:
   libshiro-java                   1.3.2-4ubuntu0.2

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro):
   libshiro-java                   1.3.2-3ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6352-1

CVE-2020-13933, CVE-2020-17510

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Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6352-1

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Topics Covered

security advisory critical remote access ubuntu bypass protection apache shiro

Package Information

https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/shiro/1.3.2-4ubuntu0.2

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