Included in Log4j 1.2 is a SocketServer class that is vulnerable to deserialization of untrusted data which can be exploited to remotely execute arbitrary code when combined with a deserialization gadget when listening to untrusted network traffic for log data. This affects Log4j versions up to 1.2 up to 1.2.17.
This vulnerability carries a CRITICAL severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 17 products from apache, from debian, from canonical and 14 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2019-12-20T17:15:11.893
2024-11-21T04:32:33.393
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 9.8 (CRITICAL)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | apache | log4j | ≤ 1.2.17 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 8.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 9.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | debian | debian_linux | 10.0 | Yes |
| Operating System | canonical | ubuntu_linux | 18.04 | Yes |
| Operating System | opensuse | leap | 15.1 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | oncommand_system_manager | ≤ 3.1.3 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | oncommand_workflow_automation | - | Yes |
| Application | oracle | application_testing_suite | 13.3.0.1 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | communications_network_integrity | ≤ 7.3.6 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | endeca_information_discovery_studio | 3.2.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | financial_services_lending_and_leasing | ≤ 14.8.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | financial_services_lending_and_leasing | 12.5.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | mysql_enterprise_monitor | ≤ 8.0.29 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | primavera_gateway | ≤ 16.2.11 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | primavera_gateway | ≤ 17.12.7 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | rapid_planning | 12.1 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | rapid_planning | 12.2 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | retail_extract_transform_and_load | 19.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | retail_service_backbone | 14.1 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | retail_service_backbone | 15.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | retail_service_backbone | 16.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | weblogic_server | 10.3.6.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | weblogic_server | 12.1.3.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | weblogic_server | 12.2.1.3.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | weblogic_server | 12.2.1.4.0 | Yes |
| Application | oracle | weblogic_server | 14.1.1.0.0 | Yes |
| Application | apache | bookkeeper | < 4.14.3 | Yes |
SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For apache's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.