Advisory

On 17.12.2021 a security relevant correction has been released by SAP SE. The manufacturer resolves an issue within SAP HANA Platform.

SAP Note 3131397 addresses "[CVE-2021-44228] Remote Code Execution vulnerability associated with Apache Log4j 2 component used in XSA Cockpit" to prevent code injection with a hot news risk for exploitation.

A workaround does exist, according to SAP Security Advisory team. It is advisable to implement the correction as monthly patch process, the team suggests.

Risk specification

The component log4j allows an attacker to execute malicious code when he is in control of log messages or message parameters.

Solution

The application's dependencies were updated to a newer release that no longer contains these log4j vulnerabilities. Circumstances exist that prevent the timely installation of a patch provided by the manufacturer. In such cases, you may consider applying the suggested workaround as a temporary or compensating mitigation: "If possible, set the java parameter log4j2.formatMsgNoLookups=true".

The advisory is valid for

XSAC_XSA_COCKPIT 1 ³

Releated advisories

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Notifications

Affected system SAP HANA Platform

CVSS 10.0

Component BC-XS-ADM

Patch Day2021-12

Released on2021/12/17

SAP Note 3131397

Workaround Yes

Advisory

Risk specification

Solution

Disclaimer

_{Affected system}
SAP HANA Platform

_CVSS
10.0

_Component
BC-XS-ADM

_{Patch Day}
2021-12

_{Released
on}
2021/12/17

_{SAP Note}
3131397

_Workaround
Yes