On December 9, 2021, Apache disclosed CVE-2021-44228 , a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Apache Log4j2, a Java-based logging framework widely used in commercial and open-source software products.
Vulnerability Details
Apache Log4j2 library is one of the most widely used Java-based logging utilities globally. Due to its widespread use in popular software and hardware platforms, a large number of third-party apps may be vulnerable to exploitation.
• CVE-2021-44228: A vulnerability in versions of Log4j2 prior to 2.15 allowing a malicious actor to access arbitrary resources through an encapsulated Java Naming and Directory Interface (JNDI) request.
• CVE-2021-45046: Similar to CVE-2021-44228 but only affecting Log4j2 version 2.15.0 which allows a malicious actor to launch a denial of service (DOS) attack on the hosting server.
Given how ubiquitous this library is, the impact of this zero-day exploit is quite severe. In terms of TitanHQ solutions, we do not use the affected component in any of our products. Nevertheless, as this is a dynamic situation we will continue to monitor for new developments and provide status updates and guidance to our customers as needed.
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