Security Bulletin
Summary
Apache Log4j is used by IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 1.0. This bulletin provides a remediation for the Apache Log4j vulnerability (CVE-2021-4104).
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-4104
DESCRIPTION: Apache Log4j could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data when the attacker has write access to the Log4j configuration. If the deployed application is configured to use JMSAppender, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/215048 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
| Affected Product(s) | Version(s) |
| CPDS | 1.0.0.0- 1.0.7.7 |
Remediation/Fixes
IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying below security patch.
| Product | VRMF | Remediation / First Fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Cloud Pak for Data System 1.0 | 7.9.21.12.SP8 | Link to fix central |
- Please follow the steps given in release notes to upgrade the system with security patches
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
Acknowledgement
Change History
15 Feb 2022: Initial Publication
*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.
Disclaimer
Review the IBM security bulletin disclaimer and definitions regarding your responsibilities for assessing potential impact of security vulnerabilities to your environment.
Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
15 February 2022
Initial Publish date:
15 February 2022
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ibm16556758