Security Bulletin
Summary
There is a security vulnerability in the Apache Log4j open source library used by IBM OpenPages with Watson. This impacts the IBM OpenPages logging framework. This vulnerability has been addressed.
Vulnerability Details
CVEID: CVE-2021-44832
DESCRIPTION: Apache Log4j could allow a remote attacker with permission to modify the logging configuration file to execute arbitrary code on the system. By constructing a malicious configuration using a JDBC Appender with a data source referencing a JNDI URI , an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute remote code.
CVSS Base score: 6.6
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/216189 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Affected Products and Versions
Affects IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.2.0.4 through 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 2 (8.2.0.4.2)
Remediation/Fixes
IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by upgrading.
A fix has been created for the affected versions of the named product. Fix and installation instructions are provided at the URL listed below:
| Affected Product and Version | Remediation/Fix |
|
IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.2.0.4, 8.2.0.4.1, 8.2.0.4.2 |
- Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 3 (8.2.0.4.3) https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8204-interim-fix-3 |
Workarounds and Mitigations
None
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References
None
Acknowledgement
Change History
01 Mar 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.
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Document Location
Worldwide
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Document Information
Modified date:
01 March 2022
Initial Publish date:
01 March 2022
UID
ibm16560620