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Linux & Android => Security and Privacy => Topic started by: ssfc72 on December 11, 2021, 06:05:52 AM

Title: Critical vulnerability in Apache software program
Post by: ssfc72 on December 11, 2021, 06:05:52 AM
https://globalnews.ca/news/8442925/software-vulnerability-internet-log4shell/

The flaw may be the worst computer vulnerability discovered in years. It was uncovered in a utility thatââ,¬â,,¢s ubiquitous in cloud servers and enterprise software used across industry and government
Title: Re: Critical vulnerability in Apache software program
Post by: Jason on December 11, 2021, 07:08:09 AM
And a good morning to you, too!

After totally freaking out, I updated the server. Then I realized the vulnerability is optional software for Apache (web server software) and not Apache itself. And we don't use it. Phew! There were updates for Apache. But that probably involves linking to this utility.

So we're good. :) But there will be a lot of busy sysadmins today! Scary stuff!