QID 980362

QID 980362: Java (maven) Security Update for org.apache.ant:ant (GHSA-5v34-g2px-j4fw)

When reading a specially crafted ZIP archive, or a derived formats, an Apache Ant build can be made to allocate large amounts of memory that leads to an out of memory error, even for small inputs. This can be used to disrupt builds using Apache Ant. Commonly used derived formats from ZIP archives are for instance JAR files and many office files. Apache Ant prior to 1.9.16 and 1.10.11 were affected.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-5v34-g2px-j4fw for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 980362

    CVE-2021-36374 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-5v34-g2px-j4fw org.apache.ant:ant URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-5v34-g2px-j4fw
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