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[ GLSA 202007-34 ] Apache Ant: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202007-34
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Apache Ant: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: July 27, 2020
Bugs: #723086
ID: 202007-34

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Synopsis
========

Apache Ant uses various insecure temporary files possibly allowing
local code execution.

Background
==========

Ant is a Java-based build tool similar to 'make' that uses XML
configuration files.

Affected packages
=================

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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-java/ant < 1.10.8 >= 1.10.8

Description
===========

Apache Ant was found to be using multiple insecure temporary files
which may disclose sensitive information or execute code from an unsafe
local location.

Impact
======

A local attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All Apache Ant users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-java/ant-1.10.8"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-1945
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1945

Availability
============

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

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-34

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
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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