Apache Log4j hotpatch package privilege escalation | CVE-2021-3100
NAME
Apache Log4j hotpatch package privilege escalation
- Platforms Affected:
Apache Log4j hotpatch package - Risk Level:
8.8 - Exploitability:
Unproven - Consequences:
Gain Privileges
DESCRIPTION
Apache Log4j hotpatch package could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw in the permissions of the JVM. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges.
CVSS 3.0 Information
- Privileges Required: Low
- User Interaction: None
- Scope: Changed
- Access Vector: Local
- Access Complexity: Low
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
MITIGATION
Refer to Amazon Linux 2 Security Advisory: ALAS-2021-1732 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
- Reference Link:
https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/aws-log4shell-hot-patch-vulnerabilities - Reference Link:
https://alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2021-1732.html
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