Solution Apache Log4j Vulnerability in Omada Controller - Updated on May 18, 2022 [Case Closed]
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Hi All,
TP-Link is aware of the vulnerability in Apache Log4j used in Omada Controller (CVE-2021-44228: Apache Log4j2 <=2.14.1 JNDI features used in configuration, log messages, and parameters do not protect against attacker controlled LDAP and other JNDI related endpoints).
Affected Products/Services:
Omada Cloud Services
Omada Controller (Windows)
Omada Controller (Linux)
Omada Controller OC200
Omada Controller OC300
Omada Discovery Utility
Kind note: Pharos Control is not affected.
Available Solutions:
So far, the TP-Link team has fixed the vulnerability on the cloud platforms, including Omada Cloud-Access.
For Local Omada Controllers, you may install the Beta firmware below for an emergency solution.
Omada SDN Controller:
Omada_Controller_V5.0.15_Windows (Beta)
Omada_Controller_V4.4.6_Linux_x64.tar (Beta)
Omada_Controller_V4.4.6_Linux_x64.deb (Beta)
OC200(UN)_V1_1.14.1_20211213 (Beta) -- Built-in Omada Controller v5.0.21
OC300(UN)_V1_1.2.4_20211213 (Beta) -- Built-in Omada Controller v4.4.6
Omada Controller V3.2.14:
Omada_Controller_V3.2.15_Windows_32bit (Beta)
Omada_Controller_V3.2.15_Windows_64bit (Beta)
Omada_Controller_V3.2.15_Linux_x64.tar (Beta)
Omada_Controller_V3.2.15_Linux_x64.deb (Beta)
OC200(UN)_V1_1.2.5_Build 20211214 (Beta)
Note: The Beta firmware provided above has updated log4j version to 2.15.0 to fix the original vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228).
Here are the official releases for Omada SDN Controllers to fix the vulnerability:
Omada_Controller_V4.4.8_Linux_x64.tar Release Note >
Omada_Controller_V4.4.8_Linux_x64.deb Release Note >
Omada_Controller_V5.0.30_Windows Release Note >
Omada_Controller_V5.0.30_Linux_x64.tar Release Note >
Omada_Controller_V5.0.30_Linux_x64.deb Release Note >
OC200(UN)_V1_1.14.3 Build 20220112 Release Note > Built-in Omada Controller v5.0.30
OC300(UN)_V1_1.7.1 Build 20220112 Release Note > Built-in Omada Controller v5.0.30
Kind Note:
1. The Official firmware provided above has updated log4j version to 2.16.0 to fix the followed vulnerability (CVE-2021-45046).
2. Omada Controllers or Services are NOT affected by the last vulnerability (CVE-2021-45105).
But TP-Link still released a new official firmware to upgrade log4j version to 2.17.0.
The following Omada SDN Controller v5 has upgraded log4j version to 2.17.0:
Omada_Controller_v5.1.7_Linux_x64.tar.gz Full Release Note >
Omada_Controller_v5.1.7_Linux_x64.deb Full Release Note >
Omada_Controller_v5.1.7_Windows Full Release Note >
OC200(UN)_V1_1.15.2_20220323 Full Release Note > Built-in Omada Controller v5.1.7
OC200(UN)_V2_2.1.2_20220323 Full Release Note > Built-in Omada Controller v5.1.7
OC300(UN)_V1_1.8.2 Build 20220411 Full Release Note > Built-in Omada Controller v5.1.8
The following Omada Controller v3 has upgraded log4j version to 2.17.0:
Omada_Controller_V3.2.16_Windows_32bit Release Note >
Omada_Controller_v3.2.16_Windows_64bit Release Note >
Omada_Controller_v3.2.16_Linux_x64.deb Release Note >
Omada_Controller_V3.2.16_Linux_x64.tar Release Note >
OC200(UN)_V1_1.2.6_Build 20211230 Release Note >
The following Omada Discovery Utility version has upgraded log4j version to 2.16.0:
Omada Discovery Utility 5.0.8 Release Note >
> upgraded log4j version to 2.16.0 to avoid remote code execution vulnerability in Apache log4j2.
This solution post has been updated completely by May 18, 2022.
Thank you for your attention!
References:
Solution Updated Records:
- Updated on 15th December 2021:
1. Add the Beta firmware for old Omada Controller v3.2.14.
2. Add the official firmware for Omada Controller v5.0.27 Windows.
Note: If you are using older Omada Controller, and wondering whether you can upgrade SDN Controller, you may refer to the guide below for a quick answer.
Frequently asked questions of Omada SDN solution related to upgrading and management
- Updated on 16 December 2021:
It was found that the fix to address CVE-2021-44228 in Apache Log4j 2.15.0 was incomplete in certain non-default configurations. So the coming official firmware will update log4j version to 2.16.0 (CVE-2021-45046).
- Updated on 17 December 2021:
Add the official firmware for Omada Software Controller v4/v5, which updated log4j version to 2.16.0 (CVE-2021-45046)
- Updated on 21 December 2021:
Add the official firmware for Omada SDN Controller OC200/OC300, which updated log4j version to 2.16.0 (CVE-2021-45046)
- Updated on 22 December 2021:
Add a Kind Note:
3. Omada Controllers or Services are NOT affected by the last vulnerability (CVE-2021-45105).
But TP-Link will still release a new official firmware soon to upgrade log4j version to 2.17.0.
4. The official firmware for Omada Controller v3.2.14 will also upgrade log4j version to 2.17.0, which will be released afterwards.
- Updated on 9 January 2022:
Add official firmware for Omada Controller v5.0.29 (Linux) and Omada Discovery Utility v5.0.8, which updated log4j version to 2.16.0 (CVE-2021-45046).
- Updated on 26 January 2022:
Add official firmware for Omada Software Controller v3.2.16, which updated log4j version to 2.17.0.
- Updated on 10 February 2022:
Add official firmware for Omada Hardware Controller OC200 with built-in Controller v3.2.16, which updated log4j version to 2.17.0.
Replaced the Omada Controller v5.0.29 firmware with the Controller v5.0.30 (it's the later version which has fixed some issues came from v5.0.29).
- Updated on 7 May 2022:
Add official firmware for Omada Software Controller v5.1.7 and OC200 with built-in Controller v5.1.7, which updated log4j version to 2.17.0.
- Updated on 18 May 2022:
Add official firmware for OC300 with built-in Controller v5.1.8, which updated log4j version to 2.17.0.
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I upgraded from 4.4.6 to 5.0.15 and have backup, this backup don't work after upgrade, when i downgrade to 4.4.6 and do a restore then all device say it was managed by other.
and this was a multi site controller and site with same ip network, because similar ip network it was unable to identify which site they belong to and everything wass a mess.
I used 1 day to fix this disaster.
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@Fae it is also installed on Ubuntu.
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Would there be a solution for version 4.3.5?, m stuck with this version for now... log4shell scanning tool says:
3:21PM INF identified vulnerable path fileName=org/apache/logging/log4j/core/net/JndiManager.class path=/opt/tplink/EAPController/lib/log4j-core-2.8.2.jar versionInfo="log4j 2.8.2"
3:21PM INF identified vulnerable path fileName=org/apache/logging/log4j/core/net/JndiManager$JndiManagerFactory.class path=/opt/tplink/EAPController/lib/log4j-core-2.8.2.jar versionInfo="log4j 2.8.2"
3:21PM INF identified vulnerable path fileName=org/apache/logging/log4j/core/pattern/MessagePatternConverter.class path=/opt/tplink/EAPController/lib/log4j-core-2.8.2.jar versionInfo="log4j 2.8.2"
3:21PM INF identified vulnerable path fileName=org/apache/logging/log4j/core/net/JndiManager$1.class path=/opt/tplink/EAPController/lib/log4j-core-2.8.2.jar versionInfo="log4j 2.8.2-2.12.0"
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When can we expects a full release?
Something as critical as this can't be put out as a "beta." If used in production we need these fixed and we can't push through a change for a beta release.
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I am running an OC200 old version because I need to support eap245 v1 devices.
Will there be a fix for this as well?
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Dear @Bazz_Choc,
Bazz_Choc wrote
Will there be a fix for 3.2.7 also? Software controller, running on Windows. Thanks :)
For Omada Controller v3 or below, the fix will be based on the latest controller v3.2.14.
If you are using the controller v3 to manage some old APs, please feel free to install the controller v3.2.14.
I've updated the solution with the Beta firmware of Controller v3, and the official firmware will be available soon.
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shberge wrote
I do not understand why v 5.0.15 has not been removed from the download, this version has bugs, this has been known from day 1, I have been in contact with tp-link support about this error and they promised a fix in November but this has not happened yet.
Look at this post,
https://community.tp-link.com/en/business/forum/topic/508242
Sorry for any trouble caused.
As I know, there are some new issues to be fixed urgently, so the new released planned in November has been delayed.
I've provided the official firmware in the solution, which has fixed the "general error" issue mentioned here.
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Dear @TIJIBA-InaipYuc,
TIJIBA-InaipYuc wrote
Would there be a solution for version 4.3.5?, m stuck with this version for now... log4shell scanning tool says:
I'm afraid that the solution is for the latest controller version.
The latest controller version has fixed some issues and optimized some features, we advise installing the latest version for use.
Kind note:
If you are using the Windows Omada Controller, you may follow this solution to install the official firmware V5.0.27 directly.
Please remember to back up the current settings whenever you upgrade the firmware for your products, just in case.
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