Debian update for libitext5-java



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-43113
CWE-ID CWE-77
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libitext5-java (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU71373

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43113

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the GhostscriptHelper.java when processing data passed via a CompareTool filename. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the application and execute arbitrary Java code on the system.

Mitigation

Update libitext5-java package to version 5.5.13.2-1+deb11u1.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

libitext5-java (Debian package): before 5.5.13.2-1+deb11u1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5323


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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