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The log4j core tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Apache Log4j Core library, a widely used Java logging framework. Recent content focuses on security vulnerabilities, particularly CVE-2025-68161, which involves a TLS hostname verification flaw in the SocketAppender. This issue allows man-in-the-middle attacks on log traffic. The tag includes threads about patching to version 2.25.3, which fixes the hostname verification logic. Users discuss remediation steps for versions 2.0-beta9 through 2.25.2. While Log4j is a Java library, it is relevant to Windows environments where Java applications run, and system administrators may need to update dependencies to maintain security.
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    Patch CVE-2025-68161: Log4j Core 2.25.3 fixes TLS hostname verification

    The Apache Log4j Core SocketAppender fails to verify the TLS hostname on peer certificates — a subtle but important omission that can allow a man‑in‑the‑middle to intercept or redirect log traffic when certain conditions are met. Apache has fixed the flaw in Log4j Core 2.25.3 and published a...
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