Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Apache Log4j, the worst of which can lead to remote code execution.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202402-16 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: Apache Log4j: Multiple Vulnerabilities Date: February 18, 2024 Bugs: #719146 ID: 202402-16 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. Affected packages ================= Package Vulnerable Unaffected -------------- ------------ ------------ dev-java/log4j
Apache Log4j 2 could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator if it received a specially crafted input.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5192-2 December 17, 2021 apache-log4j2 vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 16.04 ESM Summary: Apache Log4j 2 could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator if it received a specially crafted input. Software Description: - apache-log4j2: Apache Log4j - Logging Framework for Java Details: USN-5192-1 fixed a vulnerability in Apache Log4j 2. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 16.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Chen Zhaojun discovered that Apache Log4j 2 allows remote attackers to run programs via a special crafted input. An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 16.04 ESM: liblog4j2-java 2.4-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5192-2 https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5192-1 CVE-2021-44228 . The recent flaw in Apache Log4j 2 enables unauthorized remote execution and system instability. It's crucial to apply the necessary security updates to your Ubuntu system.. apache log4j, linux security, ubuntu advisory. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apache Log4j 2 could be made to crash if it received specially crafted input.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5197-1 December 15, 2021 apache-log4j2 vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 21.10 - Ubuntu 21.04 - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Summary: Apache Log4j 2 could be made to crash if it received specially crafted input. Software Description: - apache-log4j2: Apache Log4j - Logging Framework for Java Details: It was found that the fix to address CVE-2021-44228 in Apache Log4j 2.15.0 was incomplete in certain non-default configurations. An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 21.10: liblog4j2-java 2.16.0-0.21.10.1 Ubuntu 21.04: liblog4j2-java 2.16.0-0.21.04.1 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: liblog4j2-java 2.16.0-0.20.04.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5197-1 CVE-2021-44228, CVE-2021-45046 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache-log4j2/2.16.0-0.21.10.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache-log4j2/2.16.0-0.21.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache-log4j2/2.16.0-0.20.04.1 . Ensure your Ubuntu installations are up-to-date to mitigate the Apache Log4j 2 vulnerability and reduce the chances of system failures.. apache Log4j, denial of service, ubuntu security alert. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apache Log4j 2 could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator if it received a specially crafted input.. =========================================================================Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5192-1 December 14, 2021 apache-log4j2 vulnerability ========================================================================= A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 21.10 - Ubuntu 21.04 - Ubuntu 20.04 LTS - Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Summary: Apache Log4j 2 could be made to crash or run programs as an administrator if it received a specially crafted input. Software Description: - apache-log4j2: Apache Log4j - Logging Framework for Java Details: Chen Zhaojun discovered that Apache Log4j 2 allows remote attackers to run programs via a special crafted input. An attacker could use this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 21.10: liblog4j2-java 2.15.0-0.21.10.1 Ubuntu 21.04: liblog4j2-java 2.15.0-0.21.04.1 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS: liblog4j2-java 2.15.0-0.20.04.1 Ubuntu 18.04 LTS: liblog4j2-java 2.10.0-2ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5192-1 CVE-2021-44228 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache-log4j2/2.15.0-0.21.10.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache-log4j2/2.15.0-0.21.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache-log4j2/2.15.0-0.20.04.1 https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apache-log4j2/2.10.0-2ubuntu0.1 . Secure your Ubuntu systems against the Log4j vulnerability with these steps: update systems, identify installations, and upgrade to the latest version for safety. Apache Log4j, Remote Code Execution, Ubuntu Security Advisory. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team
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