Amazon Linux 1/2 log4j-cve-2021-44228-hotpatch-1.1-16 unnecessary privileges

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Amazon Linux 1/2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component log4j-cve-2021-44228-hotpatch-1.1-16. Performing a manipulation results in unnecessary privileges. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-0070. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Amazon Linux 1/2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component log4j-cve-2021-44228-hotpatch-1.1-16. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unnecessary privileges vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-250. 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 04/20/2022. The advisory is shared at unit42.paloaltonetworks.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-0070 since 12/28/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unnecessary privileges
CWE: CWE-250
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

12/28/2021 🔍
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04/27/2022 +7 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: unit42.paloaltonetworks.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-0070 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-0070
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-198213

Entryinfo

Created: 04/20/2022 08:08
Updated: 04/27/2022 12:06
Changes: 04/20/2022 08:08 (48), 04/20/2022 10:55 (1), 04/27/2022 12:06 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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