Advisory Published

RHSA-2021:5108: Critical: OpenShift Container Platform 4.8.z security update

First published: Tue Dec 14 2021(Updated: )

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform is Red Hat's cloud computing<br>Kubernetes application platform solution designed for on-premise or private<br>cloud deployments.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> log4j-core: Remote code execution in Log4j 2.x when logs contain an</li> attacker-controlled string value (CVE-2021-44228)<br>For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS<br>score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE<br>page(s)<br>listed in the References section.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform for IBM LinuxONE>=4.8.z

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of RHSA-2021:5108?

    The severity of RHSA-2021:5108 is classified as critical due to remote code execution risks associated with Log4j 2.x.

  • How do I fix RHSA-2021:5108?

    To fix RHSA-2021:5108, update the affected log4j-core package to the latest available version that addresses the vulnerability.

  • What components are affected by RHSA-2021:5108?

    RHSA-2021:5108 primarily affects the log4j-core library in Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform deployments.

  • What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2021:5108 address?

    RHSA-2021:5108 addresses a remote code execution vulnerability found in Log4j 2.x when handling log messages.

  • Is there a workaround for RHSA-2021:5108?

    While the best option is to apply the security update, temporary workarounds may include modifying logging configurations to limit exposure.

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