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Debian 11: apache-log4j2 Critical MitM TLS Issue DLA-4444-1 CVE-2025-68161

debian lts
Calendar Grey January 19, 2026
Dist Debian Esm H88
Apache Log4j2 update fixes man-in-the-middle threat allowing log traffic interception. Upgrade to secure your system.
In Apache Log4j2, a Java Logging Framework, the Socket Appender does not perform TLS hostname verification of the peer certificate, even when the verifyHostName configuration attri...
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Summary

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
2.17.1-1~deb11u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your apache-log4j2 packages.

For the detailed security status of apache-log4j2 please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/apache-log4j2

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS



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Package: apache-log4j2
Version: 2.17.1-1~deb11u2
CVE ID: CVE-2025-68161
Debian Bug: 1123744

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