CVE-2020-9493 (Critical) detected in log4j-1.2.17.jar

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CVE-2020-9493 - Critical Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Library - log4j-1.2.17.jar

Apache Log4j 1.2

Library home page: http://www.apache.org

Path to dependency file: /cap-core/pom.xml

Path to vulnerable library: /r/.m2/repository/log4j/log4j/1.2.17/log4j-1.2.17.jar,/r/.m2/repository/log4j/log4j/1.2.17/log4j-1.2.17.jar

Dependency Hierarchy: - :x: **log4j-1.2.17.jar** (Vulnerable Library)

Found in base branch: develop

Vulnerability Details

A deserialization flaw was found in Apache Chainsaw versions prior to 2.1.0 which could lead to malicious code execution.

Publish Date: 2021-06-16

URL: CVE-2020-9493

CVSS 3 Score Details (9.8)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/06/16/1

Release Date: 2021-06-16

Fix Resolution: ch.qos.reload4j:reload4j:1.2.18.1

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