Gentoo: GLSA 202312-02 High: Minecraft Server Remote Execution Risk
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December 20, 2023
A vulnerability has been found in Minecraft Server which leads to remote code execution.
Summary
A vulnerability has been discovered in Minecraft Server. Please review
the CVE identifier referenced below for details.
Resolution
All Minecraft Server users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=games-server/minecraft-server-1.18.1"
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=games-server/minecraft-server-1.18.1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2021-4104
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-4104
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202312-02
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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
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: High
Title: Minecraft Server: Remote Code Execution
Date: December 20, 2023
Bugs: #828936
ID: 202312-02
Background
Minecraft Server is the official server for the sandbox video game.
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Affected Packages
Package Vulnerable Unaffected
----------------------------- ------------ ------------
games-server/minecraft-server < 1.18.1 >= 1.18.1
Impact
Vulnerable Minecraft Server versions include a bundled version of log4j
which is vulnerable to remote code execution.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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