CVE-2021-44228 - Apache Log4j2 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Project:Apache
Product:Log4j2
Date Added:2021-12-10Due Date:2021-12-24
Vulnerability Name
Apache Log4j2 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Apache Log4j2 contains a vulnerability where JNDI features do not protect against attacker-controlled JNDI-related endpoints, allowing for remote code execution.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
Action
For all affected software assets for which updates exist, the only acceptable remediation actions are: 1) Apply updates; OR 2) remove affected assets from agency networks. Temporary mitigations using one of the measures provided at https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ed-22-02-apache-log4j-recommended-mitigation-measures are only acceptable until updates are available.
Additional Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-44228
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