Technical Tip: Apply the apache.log4j IPS signature in IPS profile using Fortimanager
| Description | This article describes how to correctly configure apache.log4j IPS signature in IPS profile using FortiManager. |
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| Solution | - The IPS signature for apache.log4j was added in IPS database version 19.00215.
Verify there is IPS database version equal to or higher than 19.00215.
- From the IPS profile in FortiManager add the signature as shown below:
- Search for apache.log4j and select -> change action per the requirement. (For e.g here its selected block).
- Edit the policy and verify correct IPS profile is selected. And then install the policy package to FortiGate.
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