Ubuntu update for maven-shared-utils



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-29599
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libmaven-shared-utils-java (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU62608

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-2022-29599

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing double-quoted strings. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package maven-shared-utils to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 14.04 - 22.04

libmaven-shared-utils-java (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro

CPE2.3 External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6730-1


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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