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Gentoo: GLSA-202108-48 Normal: Apache HTTP Server Security Vulnerability

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache Velocity, the worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202107-52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: Apache Velocity: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: July 23, 2021 Bugs: #775248 ID: 202107-52 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache Velocity, the worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code. Background ========= Apache Velocity is a general purpose template engine. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 dev-java/velocity < 2.3 > = 2.3 Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache Velocity. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact ===== Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All Apache Velocity users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-java/velocity-2.3" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2020-13936 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13936 [ 2 ] CVE-2020-13959 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-13959 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-52 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Keep updated on Apache Velocity's various security flaws highlighted in Gentoo's GLSA 202107-52 notice and follow the recommended upgrade steps.. Gentoo Security, Apache Velocity, Code Execution Threat. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jul 22, 2021 Gentoo