Severity: Normal
Title: Apache XML-RPC: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: January 22, 2024
Bugs: #713098
ID: 202401-26

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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Apache XML-RPC, the worst of
which could result in arbitrary code execution.

Background
==========

Apache XML-RPC (previously known as Helma XML-RPC) is a Java
implementation of XML-RPC, a popular protocol that uses XML over HTTP to
implement remote procedure calls.

Affected packages
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Package Vulnerable Unaffected
--------------- ------------ ------------
dev-java/xmlrpc <= 3.1.3 Vulnerable!

Description
===========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache XML-RPC. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
======

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

Gentoo has discontinued support for Apache XML-RPC. We recommend that
users unmerge it:

# emerge --ask --depclean "dev-java/xmlrpc"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2016-5002
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5002
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-5003
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-5003
[ 3 ] CVE-2019-17570
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-17570

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-26

Concerns?
=========

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
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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