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Gentoo: GLSA-202312-05 low: Arduino Remote Code Execution - Log4j Issue

A vulnerability has been found in Arduino which bundled a vulnerable version of log4j.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202312-04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: Arduino: Remote Code Execution Date: December 22, 2023 Bugs: #830716 ID: 202312-04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======== A vulnerability has been found in Arduino which bundled a vulnerable version of log4j. Background ========== Arduino is an open-source AVR electronics prototyping platform. Affected packages ================= Package Vulnerable Unaffected -------------------- ------------ ------------ dev-embedded/arduino < 1.8.19 > = 1.8.19 Description =========== A vulnerability has been discovered in Arduino. Please review the CVE identifier referenced below for details. Impact ====== Arduino bundles a vulnerable version of log4j that may lead to remote code execution. Workaround ========== There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========== All Arduino users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-embedded/arduino-1.8.19" 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/202312-04 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bugat https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ======= Copyright 2023 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Gentoo Linux enthusiasts utilizing Arduino: critical log4j security flaws necessitate swift updates to mitigate potential threats.. Arduino Remote Execution,Gentoo GLSA 202312-04,Log4j Vulnerability,Arduino Upgrade,Security Advisory. . Severity: Medium. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 22, 2023 •Medium Gentoo