CVE-2021-45046
Apache Log4j2 Thread Context Message Pattern and Context Lookup Pattern vulnerable to a denial of service attack
Description
Incomplete fix for Apache Log4j vulnerability
No summary for this CVE yet.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:HAttack ComplexityHigh
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:CScopeChanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
siemens
commercial·DEaka siemens ag
Red Hat Inc.
commercial·USaka red hat
intel
commercial·USaka intel corp.
Maven
package-ecosystem
Novell Inc.
commercial·US
Apache Software Foundation
oss-project·USaka apache foundation
and 46 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:May 1, 2023
Remediation due:May 22, 2023
Ransomware:Known ransomware use
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques Execution
Initial Access
References
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-45046
nvd.nist.gov
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
oracle.com
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2022.html
oracle.com
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