CISA Log4j (CVE-2021-44228) Vulnerability Guidance

This repository provides CISA's guidance and an overview of related software regarding the Log4j vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228). CISA encourages users and administrators to review the official Apache release and upgrade to Log4j 2.17.0 or apply the recommended mitigations immediately.

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Official CISA Guidance & Resources

• CISA Apache Log4j Vulnerability Guidance
• CISA ED 22-02: Apache Log4j Recommended Mitigation Measures
• CISA ALERT (AA21-356A): Mitigating Log4Shell and Other Log4j-Related Vulnerabilities
• Emergency Directive 22-02 Mitigate Apache Log4j Vulnerability
• Statement from CISA Director Easterly on “Log4j” Vulnerability.

CISA Current Activity Alerts

• Mitigating Log4Shell and Other Log4j-Related Vulnerabilities
• CISA Issues ED 22-02 Directing Federal Agencies to Mitigate Apache Log4j Vulnerabilities
• Apache Releases Log4j Version 2.15.0 to Address Critical RCE Vulnerability Under Exploitation
• CISA Creates Webpage for Apache Log4j Vulnerability CVE-2021-44228

National Vulnerability Database (NVD) Information: CVE-2021-44228

Mitigation Guidance

When updates are available, agencies must update software using Log4j to the newest version, which is the most effective and manageable long-term option. Where updating is not possible, the following mitigating measures can be considered as a temporary solution and apply to the entire solution stack.

• Disable Log4j library. Disabling software using the Log4j library is an effective measure, favoring controlled downtime over adversary-caused issues. This option could cause operational impacts and limit visibility into other issues.
• Disable JNDI lookups or disable remote codebases. This option, while effective, may involve developer work and could impact functionality.
• Disconnect affected stacks. Solution stacks not connected to agency networks pose a dramatically lower risk from attack. Consider temporarily disconnecting the stack from agency networks.
• Isolate the system. Create a “vulnerable network” VLAN and segment the solution stack from the rest of the enterprise network.
• Deploy a properly configured Web Application Firewall (WAF) in front of the solution stack. Deploying a WAF is an important, but incomplete, solution. While threat actors will be able to bypass this mitigation, the reduction in alerting will allow an agency SOC to focus on a smaller set of alerts.
• Apply micropatch. There are several micropatches available. They are not a part of the official update but may limit agency risk.
• Report incidents promptly to CISA and/or the FBI here.

For more information regarding CISA recommended mitigation measures please visit here.

Software List

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