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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202401-26

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                                       https://security.gentoo.org/  

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Severity: Normal
Title: Apache XML-RPC: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: January 22, 2024
Bugs: #713098
ID: 202401-26

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Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache XML-RPC, the worst of
which could result in arbitrary code execution.

Background

Apache XML-RPC (previously known as Helma XML-RPC) is a Java
implementation of XML-RPC, a popular protocol that uses XML over HTTP to
implement remote procedure calls.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected

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dev-java/xmlrpc <= 3.1.3 Vulnerable!

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache XML-RPC. 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

Gentoo has discontinued support for Apache XML-RPC. We recommend that
users unmerge it:

emerge --ask --depclean “dev-java/xmlrpc”

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2016-5002
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5002
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-5003
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5003
[ 3 ] CVE-2019-17570
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-17570

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-26

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
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License

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