An Apache Commons Text security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.

GLSA 202301-05 : Apache Commons Text: Arbitrary Code Execution

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202301-05
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  https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: Apache Commons Text: Arbitrary Code Execution
Date: January 11, 2023
Bugs: #877577
ID: 202301-05

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Synopsis
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A vulnerability has been discovered in Apache Commons Text which could
result in arbitrary code execution.

Background
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Apache Commons Text is a library focused on algorithms working on
strings.

Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-java/commons-text < 1.10.0 >= 1.10.0

Description
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Apache Commons Text performs variable interpolation, allowing properties
to be dynamically evaluated and expanded. The standard format for
interpolation is "${prefix:name}", where "prefix" is used to locate an
instance of org.apache.commons.text.lookup.StringLookup that performs
the interpolation. The set of default Lookup instances included
interpolators that could result in arbitrary code execution or contact
with remote servers. These lookups are: - "script" - execute expressions
using the JVM script execution engine (javax.script) - "dns" - resolve
dns records - "url" - load values from urls, including from remote
servers Applications using the interpolation defaults in the affected
versions may be vulnerable to remote code execution or unintentional
contact with remote servers if untrusted configuration values are used.

Impact
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Crafted input to Apache Commons Text could trigger remote code
execution.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
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All Apache Commons Text users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">?v-java/commons-text-1.10.0"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2022-42889
  https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-42889

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/202301-05

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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belongs to its owner(s).

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  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5