Security Bulletin: IBM OpenPages with Watson has addressed Apache Log4j vulnerability (CVE-2021-4104)

Summary

There is a vulnerability in the Apache Log4j open source library used by IBM OpenPages with Watson. This affects the IBM OpenPages logging framework. This vulnerability has been addressed.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:CVE-2021-4104
**DESCRIPTION:**Apache Log4j could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the deserialization of untrusted data when the attacker has write access to the Log4j configuration. If the deployed application is configured to use JMSAppender, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/215048 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

IBM OpenPages with Watson versions 8.1 through 8.2.0.3 (8.2.0.4 is not affected)

Remediation/Fixes

A fix has been created for each affected version of the named product. Download and install the fix as soon as possible. Fixes and installation instructions are provided at the URLs listed below:

For IBM OpenPages with Watson 8.1or8.1.0.1

- Upgrade to 8.1.0.2 Fix Pack

- Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later

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<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-81-fix-pack-2&gt;

<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-2&gt;

For IBM OpenPages with Watson8.1.0.2

- Apply 8.1.0.2 Interim Fix 2 (8.1.0.2.2) or later

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<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8102-interim-fix-2&gt;

For IBM OpenPages with Watson8.2,8.2.0.1, 8.2.0.2 or 8.2.0.3

- Upgrade to 8.2.0.4 Fix Pack

- Apply 8.2.0.4 Interim Fix 2 (8.2.0.4.2) or later

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<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-82-fix-pack-4&gt;

<https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/openpages-watson-8204-interim-fix-2&gt;

Workarounds and Mitigations

None