APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
There has been a vulnerability found in Apache Log4j2 library v2.16.0 used by Scale/ESS GUI. Apache Log4j2 versions 2.0-alpha1 through 2.16.0 (excluding 2.12.3) did not protect from uncontrolled recursion from self-referential lookups.
Local fix
Problem summary
There has been a vulnerability found in Apache Log4j2 library v2.16.0 used by Scale/ESS GUI. Apache Log4j2 versions 2.0-alpha1 through 2.16.0 (excluding 2.12.3) did not protect from uncontrolled recursion from self-referential lookups.
Problem conclusion
This problem is fixed in 5.1.2 PTF2 To see all Spectrum Scale APARs and their respective fix solutions refer to page https://public.dhe.ibm.com/storage/spectrumscale/spectrum_scale_ apars.html Benefits of the solution: Applying an efix with upgraded version (v2.17.0) will protect customer environment from a DOS attach. Work Around: None Problem trigger: Third Party Advisory released by Apache Symptom: Unexpected Results/Behavior Platforms affected:ALL Functional Area affected: ALL Customer Impact: High Importance
Temporary fix
Comments
APAR Information
APAR number
IJ36818
Reported component name
SPEC SCALE STD
Reported component ID
5737F33AP
Reported release
512
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Special Attention
NoSpecatt / Xsystem
Submitted date
2021-12-21
Closed date
2021-12-21
Last modified date
2021-12-21
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
SPEC SCALE STD
Fixed component ID
5737F33AP
Applicable component levels
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Document Information
Modified date:
22 December 2021