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USN-4874-1: Apache Ant vulnerability
First published: Mon Mar 15 2021(Updated: )
It was discovered that Apache Ant created temporary files with insecure permissions. An attacker could use this vulnerability to read sensitive information leaked into /tmp, or potentially inject malicious code into a project that is built with Apache Ant.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ant | <1.10.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 1.10.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| =20.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ant | <1.10.5-3~18.04.1~esm1 | 1.10.5-3~18.04.1~esm1 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ant | <1.9.6-1ubuntu1.1+esm1 | 1.9.6-1ubuntu1.1+esm1 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/ant | <1.9.3-2ubuntu0.1+esm1 | 1.9.3-2ubuntu0.1+esm1 |
| =14.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Apache Ant vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Apache Ant vulnerability is USN-4874-1.
What is the impact of this Apache Ant vulnerability?
This vulnerability allows an attacker to read sensitive information leaked into /tmp or potentially inject malicious code into a project built with Apache Ant.
Which versions of Apache Ant are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions 1.10.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1, 1.10.5-3~18.04.1~esm1, 1.9.6-1ubuntu1.1+esm1, and 1.9.3-2ubuntu0.1+esm1 of Apache Ant are affected by this vulnerability.
How can I fix this Apache Ant vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update Apache Ant to version 1.10.7-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 for Ubuntu 20.04, 1.10.5-3~18.04.1~esm1 for Ubuntu 18.04, 1.9.6-1ubuntu1.1+esm1 for Ubuntu 16.04, and 1.9.3-2ubuntu0.1+esm1 for Ubuntu 14.04.
Where can I find more information about this Apache Ant vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Ubuntu security advisory page: [CVE-2020-1945](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-1945), [USN-4380-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4380-1), [USN-4874-1](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4874-1).
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