CVE-2021-3100
8.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.0 / Impact: 6.0
Source: NVD
Description
The Apache Log4j hotpatch package before log4j-cve-2021-44228-hotpatch-1.1-13 didn’t mimic the permissions of the JVM being patched, allowing it to escalate privileges.
Affected (1)
Products: Amazon: Log4jhotpatch
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Before 1.1-13 |
| Running on/with | Platform Versions |
|---|---|
Linux Linux Kernel | All versions |
Related CWEs
CWE-250
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
CWE-269
Improper Privilege Management
The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.
References (6)
Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: psirt@paloaltonetworks.com
ExploitThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party Advisory
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