Packages
- grunt - JavaScript task runner/build system/maintainer tool
Details
It was discovered that Grunt was not properly loading YAML files before
parsing them. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2020-7729)
It was discovered that Grunt was not properly handling symbolic links
when performing file copy operations. An attacker could possibly use this
issue to expose sensitive information or execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2022-0436)
It was discovered that there was a race condition in the Grunt file copy
function, which could lead to an arbitrary file write. An attacker could
possibly use this issue to perform a local privilege escalation attack or
to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-1537)
It was discovered that Grunt was not properly loading YAML files before
parsing them. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute
arbitrary code. (CVE-2020-7729)
It was discovered that Grunt was not properly handling symbolic links
when performing file copy operations. An attacker could possibly use this
issue to expose sensitive information or execute arbitrary code.
(CVE-2022-0436)
It was discovered that there was a race condition in the Grunt file copy
function, which could lead to an arbitrary file write. An attacker could
possibly use this issue to perform a local privilege escalation attack or
to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2022-1537)
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 22.04 LTS jammy | grunt – 1.4.1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 20.04 LTS focal | grunt – 1.0.4-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
| 18.04 LTS bionic | grunt – 1.0.1-8ubuntu0.1+esm1 | ||
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