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Gentoo GLSA-202402-16 Normal: Multiple Issues in Apache Log4j Remote Exec

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Calendar Grey February 18, 2024
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
Uncover several weaknesses in Apache Log4j, highlighting the potential for remote code execution exploits and providing tips for Gentoo users on risk mitigation.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache Log4j, the worst of which can lead to remote code execution.

Summary

Multiple vulnerabilities hav been discovered in Apache Log4j. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo remote code execution multiple issues normal severity apache log4j

Resolution

Gentoo has discontinued support for log4j. We recommend that users unmerge it:
# emerge --ask --depclean "dev-java/log4j"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2019-17571 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-17571 [ 2 ] CVE-2020-9488 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9488 [ 3 ] CVE-2020-9493 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9493 [ 4 ] CVE-2022-23302 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23302 [ 5 ] CVE-2022-23305 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-23305

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202402-16
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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.

Severity: Normal
Title: Apache Log4j: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: February 18, 2024
Bugs: #719146
ID: 202402-16

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Topics Covered

security advisory gentoo remote code execution multiple issues normal severity apache log4j

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache Log4j, the worst of which can lead to remote code execution.

Background

Log4j is a Java logging framework that supports various use cases with a rich set of components, a separate API, and a performance-optimized implementation.

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Affected Packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected -------------- ------------ ------------ dev-java/log4j <= 1.2.17 Vulnerable!

Impact

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

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