SUSE-SU-2026:4677-1
Security update for the Java stack
Published Oct 15, 2026 · corrected/updated Oct 15, 2026 · evidence confidence medium
This update for Java fixes the following issues: This update introduces new libraries and refines existing Java tools to improve security, compatibility, stability, and formatting. ant (Updated to version 1.10.18): - Security issues fixed: - CVE-2021-36374: Fixed excessive memory allocation when reading specially crafted ZIP archives or derived formats (bsc#1188469) - CVE-2025-7962: Fixed improper neutralization of line breaks to prevent SMTP injection (bsc#1246873) - CVE-2026-78254: Fixed path traversal in FTP and SCP tasks that could allow arbitrary file writes (bsc#1280015) - Other changes and bugs fixed: * Breaking changes: + FTPS tasks now use encrypted data channels by default. + FTP and SCP tasks now prevent files or directories from being written outside the target directory by default. * Other changes: + Added package that allows tests to be launched and run using the JUnit 5 framework. + Improved support for reproducible builds by standardizing timestamps, file modification times, and timezone handling. + Upgraded the jakarta.mail dependency to version 2.0.2. + Added an option to the 'record' task to create log files relative to the project directory. * Bugs fixed: + Fixed compatibility and startup issues when running on newer Java versions. + Fixed network handling issues in FTP and SCP tasks, including proper support for IPv6 addresses. + Improved security in email tasks by verifying TLS server certificates and enforcing STARTTLS encryption. + Improved report generation performance in JUnit launcher tasks. + Fixed regressions and edge cases in resource mapping, path conversion, and command execution. json-simple (Updated to version 2.3.1): - Updated to a newer version that makes reading and writing structured web data (JSON) safer and more reliable. - Added a 'pretty-printing' feature to format web data so it is easier to read. - Made reading and writing data safer when multiple tasks are running simultaneously. - Made looking up data more flexible, allo
Grounded briefings
Catalog interpretations for three audiences. Each brief cites ingested metadata and the original advisories below. They are not independent research and they do not invent exploit steps.
Executive
SUSE-SU-2026:4677-1 is a unknown public vulnerability record for this product. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. This summary is a catalog interpretation of the ingested metadata and cites the original advisories below.
System administrator
Identify whether this product is in your estate, then compare installed versions with the affected ranges. Affected packages or ranges on record: objectweb-asm (0 → 9.10.1-150200.3.20.3); ant (0 → 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3); ant-antlr (0 → 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3); ant-contrib (0 → 1.0b3-150200.11.17.1). Check the linked vendor or CERT advisories for patch status. Prefer the vendor or distribution advisory linked in Sources before changing production systems. This is a catalog interpretation, not a runbook.
Security analyst
Signals on file: no CVSS/EPSS yet. It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited catalog. Sources contributing to this record: osv. Public exploit references, when present, are outbound links only and are not proof of active exploitation. This is a catalog interpretation of stored metadata.
Exploitation and remediation
Exploitation evidence
Not listed as known exploited in CISA KEV. Not in the CISA KEV catalog.
Patch and remediation
No required-action text is stored yet. Use the vendor or CERT links in Sources for patch availability.
Safe detection guidance
Compare installed versions with the affected ranges below and verify the advisory from the original publisher. This site stores metadata and outbound links only; it does not ship exploit code or proof-of-concept payloads.
Code
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No public source repository is identified for this product.
Timeline
Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Detected
This update for Java fixes the following issues: This update introduces new libraries and refines existing Java tools to improve security, compatibility, stability, and formatting. ant (Updated to version 1.10.18): - Security issues fixed: - CVE-2021-36374: Fixed excessive memory allocation when reading specially crafted ZIP archives or derived formats (bsc#1188469) - CVE-2025-7962: Fixed improper
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
objectweb-asm fixed in 9.10.1-150200.3.20.3; ant fixed in 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3; ant-antlr fixed in 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3; ant-contrib fixed in 1.0b3-150200.11.17.1
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
objectweb-asm fixed in 9.10.1-150200.3.20.3
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
ant fixed in 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
ant-antlr fixed in 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
ant-contrib fixed in 1.0b3-150200.11.17.1
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
ant-junit fixed in 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
ant-junit5 fixed in 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
antlr fixed in 2.7.7-150200.18.10.2
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
assertj-core fixed in 3.27.7-150200.5.11.8
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
bsf fixed in 2.4.0-150200.13.8.2
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
byte-buddy fixed in 1.18.8-150200.5.13.2
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
jakarta-activation fixed in 2.1.0-150200.5.7.1
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Fix available
jakarta-mail fixed in 2.1.0-150200.5.7.2
Oct 15, 2026 · OSV.dev
Updated
This update for Java fixes the following issues: This update introduces new libraries and refines existing Java tools to improve security, compatibility, stability, and formatting. ant (Updated to version 1.10.18): - Security issues fixed: - CVE-2021-36374: Fixed excessive memory allocation when reading specially crafted ZIP archives or derived formats (bsc#1188469) - CVE-2025-7962: Fixed improper
Affected
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesys objectweb-asm0 → 9.10.1-150200.3.20.3
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop ant0 → 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop ant-antlr0 → 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop ant-contrib0 → 1.0b3-150200.11.17.1
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop ant-junit0 → 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop ant-junit50 → 1.10.18-150200.4.31.3
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop antlr0 → 2.7.7-150200.18.10.2
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop assertj-core0 → 3.27.7-150200.5.11.8
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop bsf0 → 2.4.0-150200.13.8.2
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop byte-buddy0 → 1.18.8-150200.5.13.2
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop jakarta-activation0 → 2.1.0-150200.5.7.1
- SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Develop jakarta-mail0 → 2.1.0-150200.5.7.2