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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201710-28
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Jython: Arbitrary code execution
Date: October 29, 2017
Bugs: #621876
ID: 201710-28
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in Jython may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Background
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An implementation of Python written in Java.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-java/jython < 2.7.0-r2 >= 2.7.0-r2
Description
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It was found that Jython is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution by
sending a serialized function to the deserializer.
Impact
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Remote execution of arbitrary code by enticing a user to execute
malicious code.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Jython users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-java/jython-2.7.0-r2"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2016-4000
https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2016-4000
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-28
Concerns?
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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.
License
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Copyright 2017 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.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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