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- USN-6936-1
USN-6936-1: Apache Commons Collections vulnerability
First published: Wed Jul 31 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that Apache Commons Collections allowed serialization support for unsafe classes by default. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/libcommons-collections3-java | <3.2.1-6ubuntu0.1~esm1 | 3.2.1-6ubuntu0.1~esm1 |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6936-1?
USN-6936-1 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix USN-6936-1?
To fix USN-6936-1, update the libcommons-collections3-java package to version 3.2.1-6ubuntu0.1~esm1 or later.
What software is affected by USN-6936-1?
USN-6936-1 affects the libcommons-collections3-java package on Ubuntu 14.04.
What is the cause of USN-6936-1?
The vulnerability is caused by unsafe serialization support in Apache Commons Collections.
Can USN-6936-1 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a remote attacker could exploit USN-6936-1 to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
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