1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-7139-1

USN-7139-1: Apache Shiro vulnerability

Publication date

5 December 2024

Overview

Apache Shiro could be made to run programs or expose sensitive information over the network.

Releases

Packages

  • shiro - Powerful and easy-to-use Java security framework

Details

It was discovered that Apache Shiro used a static cipher within the
“Remember Me” feature inside authentication by default. An attacker could
possibly use this issue to achieve remote code execution or obtain
sensitive information.

It was discovered that Apache Shiro used a static cipher within the
“Remember Me” feature inside authentication by default. An attacker could
possibly use this issue to achieve remote code execution or obtain
sensitive information.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
16.04 xenial libshiro-java –  1.2.4-1ubuntu0.1~esm1  

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