SIP Script Remote Command Execution via log4shell

critical Nessus Plugin ID 156017

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Synopsis

The remote SIP server uses scripts that allow remote command execution via Log4Shell.

Description

The remote host appears to be running SIP. SIP itself is not vulnerable to Log4Shell; however, the SIP application could potentially be affected if it attempts to log packet data via a vulnerable log4j library.

A negative result from this plugin does not prove conclusively that the remote system is not affected by Log4Shell, only that any scripts the SIP proxy may be running do not create the conditions that are exploitable via the Log4Shell flaw.

Solution

Upgrade to Apache Log4j version 2.15.0 or later, or apply the vendor mitigation.

Upgrading to the latest versions for Apache Log4j is highly recommended as intermediate versions / patches have known high severity vulnerabilities and the vendor is updating their advisories often as new research and knowledge about the impact of Log4j is discovered. Refer to https://logging.apache.org/log4j/2.x/security.html for the latest versions.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 156017

File Name: log4j_log4shell_sip_invite.nbin

Version: 1.047

Type: remote

Family: General

Published: 12/12/2021

Updated: 3/19/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Critical

Score: 10.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 8.1

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2021-44228

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 9.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:apache:log4j

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/10/2021

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/9/2021

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 12/24/2021

Exploitable With

CANVAS (CANVAS)

Core Impact

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2021-44228

IAVA: 0001-A-0650, 2021-A-0573, 2021-A-0596, 2021-A-0597, 2021-A-0598

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