Unlike Overwatch 1, Overwatch 2's PvP is free to play across all platforms. A paid PvE component will release in 2023.
Overwatch 2, the sequel to Blizzard's class-based hero shooter, is finally here. The game removes one tank from PVP gameplay and adds a new battle pass system to the game. Eventually, the game will also feature new story missions, though those won't be coming until next year.
First announced at BlizzCon 2019, Overwatch 2 represents a big shift for the series. The sequel fully commits to a live-service, free-to-play model where the game continually receives new content, in the form of seasonal content with new heroes, new maps and major balance patches each season. This model is an attempt by Blizzard to fulfill the original promise of Overwatch.
Bastion removed from Overwatch 2
Before you jump in, note that the hero Bastion has been temporarily taken out of the game due to a game-breaking bug that gave him an overpowered ultimate ability. Torbjorn is also removed from competitive play while the developers fix a bug that allowed him two uses of a single-use ability. The heroes are expected to be available again once the bugs are fixed.
How to obtain Overwatch 2
If you own the original Overwatch, the sequel is available to you as an update (admittedly a very large update -- about 50GB on PC and 30GB on console), which means you don't need to obtain a separate game. Just go to the game, check for updates, and the Overwatch 2 update should begin to obtain immediately.
New players can obtain the game by searching for Overwatch 2 on Battle.net or the Nintendo, PlayStation or Xbox online stores.
How to set up SMS protect
Blizzard has shifted from its original stance that all accounts would need a Verified phone number in order to launch the game. Blizzard originally stated that "certain types of phone numbers, including prepaid and VOIP, cannot be used for SMS Protect." The decision, which was intended to combat cheating and other disruptive behavior was criticized for leaving new and existing players behind: Of US adults ages 18-29, 38% have a prepaid plan, according to YouGov data.
The day after Overwatch 2 launched, a community manager posted a status update blog saying, "We have made the decision to remove phone number requirements for a majority of existing Overwatch players. Any Overwatch player with a connected Battle.net account, which includes all players who have played since June 9, 2021, will not have to provide a phone number to play."
However, any Overwatch accounts that are not linked to a Blizzard account will still need to link their account to a phone number, as will new players. The blog post says this measure help protect the community against cheating.
You can enable SMS Protect by logging into your Battle.net account, going to Account Details > Phone Number and entering your phone number. Click Continue and you'll receive a verification code via text. Enter the code and your account will be verified.
Is Overwatch 2 free-to-play?
Overwatch 2 is free to obtain and play. You can acquire the season one premium battle pass for 1,000 credits (a $10 purchase), and buy cosmetics in the shop with that same currency. If you've bought the Watchpoint Pack (available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation and Switch), you'll automatically unlock the premium battle pass and receive some legendary skins and 2,000 credits -- enough for two more premium battle passes. If you don't unlock new heroes in the battle pass where they debut, they'll be purchasable in the shop or unlockable through future challenges.
Overwatch 2 release time
Overwatch 2 launched on Oct. 4, and servers came online around 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. It's available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch.
Overwatch 2 server issues
Launch day was rough for Overwatch 2. The game was hit by two distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, according to Game Director Aaron Keller, exacerbating server stability issues that are common with new game releases. As a result, players were waiting in queues tens of thousands of people long just to get into the game, and once they were in, they were getting kicked out of matches and sometimes out of the server entirely -- stuck back at the end of the queue. The situation started to resolve the day after launch, but it was a difficult start for the game.
For more on Overwatch 2, check out our early impressions of the sequel and what you need to know about hero unlocks.
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Are you ready to obtain Overwatch 2? Of course, you are. Now that Blizzard's overhaul of its popular team-based shooter is officially live, everyone and their cat wants to jump in to check out the changes.
Overwatch 2 was officially released on October 4 at 11am PST / 2pm EST / 7pm BST (or October 5 at 4am AEST), marking a new era for the shooter. It's hard to put your finger exactly on what Overwatch 2 is, it's not a sequel nor is it a patch. Instead, in our Overwatch 2 review, we likened it more to an overhaul, introducing new content and much-needed refinements but not doing quite enough to justify the '2' in its title.
And while some of these changes are somewhat controversial (cough, microtransactions) one of the more welcome changes is that, unlike its predecessor, Overwatch 2's PvP component is entirely free to play. That means that as long as you have a console or PC, you can check it out for yourself.
Want to jump in on the action? Read on for how to obtain Overwatch 2 on console and PC.
How to obtain Overwatch 2
How to obtain Overwatch 2 on PC
You can obtain Overwatch 2 on PC right now, via the Battle.net client.
If you already have Overwatch 1 installed, and have automatic updates enabled, then it should update to Overwatch 2 automatically. If not, then navigate to Overwatch in the client, select the gear symbol beside the 'Play' button and then select 'Check for Updates'. This should update your game to Overwatch 2 and allow you to jump into the overhauled game as soon as it's downloaded.
If you're a brand new Overwatch player, you simply need to navigate to Overwatch 2 in the client and obtain it for free. Remember though, Overwatch 2 is free to play so you don't need to purchase the advertised Watchpoint Pack to obtain it – so avoid that unless you really want its contents.
How to obtain Overwatch 2 on PS5 and PS4
If you already have Overwatch 1 installed on your PS5 or PS4, and have automatic updates enabled, then it should update to Overwatch 2 automatically. If not, then navigate to Overwatch in your games library, select the 'Options' button on the game tile and select 'Check for Updates' to upgrade to Overwatch 2. This should update your game to Overwatch 2 and allow you to jump into the overhauled game as soon as it's downloaded.
If you're a brand new Overwatch player, then you can simply find Overwatch 2 in the PlayStation Store and obtain it from there. Remember though, Overwatch 2 is free to play so you don't need to purchase the advertised Watchpoint Pack to obtain it – so avoid that unless you really want its contents.
How to obtain Overwatch 2 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S
If you already have Overwatch 1 installed on your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or Xbox One, and have automatic updates enabled, then it should update to Overwatch 2 automatically. If not, then navigate to Overwatch in your games library and check for updates to upgrade to Overwatch 2. This should update your game to Overwatch 2 and allow you to jump into the overhauled game as soon as it's downloaded.
If you're a brand new Overwatch player, then you can simply find Overwatch 2 in the Microsoft Store and obtain it from there. Remember though, Overwatch 2 is free to play so you don't need to purchase the advertised Watchpoint Pack to obtain it – so avoid that unless you really want its contents.
How to obtain Overwatch 2 on Nintendo Switch
Overwatch 2 is available to obtain on the Nintendo Switch family of consoles, including the Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED.
If you already have Overwatch 1 installed on your Nintendo Switch, and have automatic updates enabled, then it should update to Overwatch 2 automatically. If not, then navigate to Overwatch in your games library and check for updates to upgrade to Overwatch 2. This should update your game to Overwatch 2 and allow you to jump into the overhauled game as soon as it's downloaded.
If you're a brand new Overwatch player, then you can simply find Overwatch 2 in the Nintendo eShop and obtain it for free from there.
How to obtain Overwatch 2: FAQs
Is Overwatch 2 free to play?
Do I need PS Plus to obtain and play Overwatch 2?
Nope! Because Overwatch 2 is a free-to-play game, you don't need to have an active PlayStation Plus subscription to obtain and play it.
Do I need Xbox Live to obtain and play Overwatch 2?
Nope, like PlayStation, Xbox no longer requires you to have an active Xbox live subscription to play free-to-play games. So you can obtain and play Overwatch 2 without an Xbox Live subscription.
How much space do I need to obtain Overwatch 2?
Before you obtain Overwatch 2, you better make sure you have enough hard drive space on your PC or console.
Overwatch 2 on PC requires 50GB of space, while Overwatch 2 on consoles is a 30GB download.
What to do before downloading Overwatch 2
Enable Overwatch 1 and Overwatch 2 cross-progression
Overwatch players will be pleased to know that they can carry over all stats, ranks, and skins to Overwatch 2. To do so, you'll need to merge your accounts and get it all set up, so definitely do this well in advance of jumping into Overwatch 2 for the first time.
This one is for console players, who may only have an Overwatch account. For Overwatch 2, players across all platforms will be required to have a Battle.net account. If you don't have one set up yet, you should get on that. There are a few things to bear in mind when merging accounts, with the most important being that you only have one opportunity to merge console accounts. So supply the official FAQ a thorough read before you launch into it.
Link your battle.net account with your phone number
Blizzard's new anti-cheat system means that all Overwatch 2 players will need to link their phone number to their battle.net account. Not everyone is happy about it, but it's there to ward off cheaters and stop repeat offenders.
This also goes for players who own the box version of Overwatch. There's no escaping it. It comes into effect from October 4, so make sure you attach your number to your account before Overwatch 2 servers go live or you won't be able to play.
Overwatch 2 is now live.
Blizzard EntertainmentUpdate: if you ever played Overwatch on PC, or have done so on console between June 9, 2021 and now, you’ll no longer need to add a phone number to your account to play Overwatch 2. More details:
Original story follows:
In case you missed the memo, Overwatch 2 is now live! If you weren’t able to pre-download the game (new players had to wait until launch anyway), here’s how to install it on PC and consoles.
If you still have Overwatch 1 on your system, Overwatch 2 will install by itself if you have automatic updates enabled. Otherwise, go to the Overwatch game tile on your console or the Overwatch page on Battle.net, open the options menu and select “check for updates” (the language may be slightly different depending on the platform).
No matter which platform you want to play on, you’ll need a Battle.net account. You can create one here if you need to. You will need to include a valid mobile phone number on your account to play Overwatch 2. More details about that here:
Console players will need to link their PlayStation, Xbox or Nintendo account to Battle.net. You can do that either in the game after you’ve downloaded it or on the web. Blizzard has a useful support article that explains the process.
This is important, because several people have asked me about it. You don’t need to buy the $40 Overwatch 2 Watchpoint Pack to play the game. Overwatch 2 is free-to-play.
The Watchpoint Pack includes access to the Season 1 premium Battle Pass (worth $10), seven Legendary skins (including two new Space Raider skins), five Epic skins, 2,000 Overwatch Coins (worth $20) and an Overwatch 2 Player Icon.
Download ‘Overwatch 2’ On PC
Before you install Overwatch 2, be sure to check the system specifications to make your your PC is compatible. Find those here:
- If you haven’t already, obtain the Battle.net launcher from Blizzard’s website. This link should start the download.
- Follow the steps to install the launcher.
- Log in with your Battle.net credentials.
- Go to the Overwatch 2 page.
- Hit install.
Overwatch 2 is approximately a 50GB obtain on PC. To maximize the obtain speed, click the Battle.net icon in the top left of the launcher, then select Settings. In the Downloads tab, make sure to uncheck the box for the option that reads “Limit obtain bandwidth.” It’s probably a good idea to make sure no-one else on your WiFi is on a Zoom call before you do that.
Overwatch 2 limit bandwidth obtain option
Blizzard EntertainmentOn consoles, Overwatch 2 is around a 30GB download.
Download ‘Overwatch 2’ On PS4 And PS5
Search for Overwatch 2 on your PS4 or PS5. You can also obtain it to PS4 or PS5 remotely from the PlayStation Store or PS App.
Download ‘Overwatch 2’ On Xbox
Search for Overwatch 2 on your Xbox One, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S. You can also start downloading it to your console via the Microsoft Store or the Xbox app.
Download ‘Overwatch 2’ On Nintendo Switch
Search for Overwatch 2 on your Nintendo Switch store. You can also start downloading it from the Nintendo eShop.
Junker Queen is now available to all Overwatch 2 players.
Blizzard EntertainmentThat’s pretty much all you need to know about inst—
Hey, wait a second! There’s one platform I might have overlooked.
Download ‘Overwatch 2’ on Steam Deck
I’m impatiently waiting for my Steam Deck to show up. You can bet the first thing I do with it (after a round or two of Vampire Survivors) is to install Overwatch 2. I obviously haven’t been able to personally install the game on Steam Deck as yet, so I can’t walk you through the process.
However, another journalist was able to set the game up on their Steam Deck. While this YouTube video they consulted focuses on Overwatch 1 installation, you should be able to follow the same process to get Overwatch 2 on your Steam Deck. I hope it helps!
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MANILA, Philippines — Toktok, the first Filipino-made multi use app incorporating e wallet and ride haling and delivery features celebrated another milestone with 2 million app downloads.
Toktok, like many game-changing innovations, started from necessity. Due to the increased need for delivery services, founders, young and innovative business magnates Jonathan So and Carlito Macadangdang established and developed toktok.
During the pandemic, Cloud Panda Ph, an IT company solution composed of Filipino developers, created the Toktok super app. Both computer programmers, So and Macadangdang, oversaw and shared their expertise in application development.
Toktok was first created to assist So and Macadangdang’s other businesses (Siomai King, Coppermask, Boy Bondat, and JC) with logistical issues. Gradually, it expanded to serve a bigger market, eventually becoming national.
READ: Toktok named best fast-growing delivery courier franchise
But with their business acumen, So and Macadangdang ultimately decided to expand toktok into an enterprise that would not only fill the market for delivery services but also provide a source of income for Filipinos in need.
On Dec. 8, 2020, toktok was officially launched in Metro Manila. Armed with 100 poging toktok riders, its fleet quickly increased to thousands. toktok’s services have helped small and medium-sized enterprises grow and expand their consumer base, as well as helped supply riders a source of income during the pandemic.
Toktok innovations
Toktok, in all its innovations, has now transformed into a household superapp that features services that make life more convenient.
Here are the services that you’ll be enjoying once you obtain the toktok app:
Toktok delivery
Toktok delivery is the delivery service app that started a train of innovations for So and Macadangdang. This proudly by-Filipino-for-Filipino software provides delivery service and gives many Filipinos the opportunity to earn from the comfort of their homes. You can be an online franchisee, operator, or rider.
Toktokwallet
Toktokwallet or “tokwa” is an app service designed to connect people through door-to-door deliveries and promote easier online shopping through contactless payment. toktokwallet offers services such as cash-in, which can be done in either JC Wallet, online banking, over-the-counter bank, or non-bank; fund transfer – wherein you can transfer money in any bank accounts; send money directly to other toktokwallet accounts; scan QR which allows customers to pay through scan QR in toktokwallet; cash out a new service allowing users to cash out in any partner over the counter merchants such as, Mlhuillier, RD Pawnshop Jewelry, Pera Hub, Villarica, LBC and Cebuana Lhuillier.
Toktok food
With over 70 merchants in over 360 branches in Metro Manila, toktok food is a food service app providing a wide selection of amazing food and fast delivery with the best prices. Speaking of best prices, you have to experience buying your favorite meals for P1 via the PISO CHIBOG PROMO, which toktok food brought back for their loyal merchants and customers for the fourth time. They are also currently offering free delivery and 50% off promos.
Toktokload
Toktokload is a new sub-brand of toktok that offers prepaid e-loading services and other associated transactions for mobile networks, internet broadband, and even utilities.
Toktokgo
Receiving approval from the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to become one of the country’s newest transport network companies (TNCs), toktokgo is the new player to the TNVS game holding its soft launch in select Metro Manila cities last August 29, 2022. Amazing promos await customers as toktokgo gives away P500 vouchers to new users. They also have a “driver to customer” referral promo wherein users must input the driver ID code to claim the P500 voucher.
Toktok’s executives, So and Macadangdang, believe that continuous development, combined with aggressive marketing, can help the company maintain its position as a market leader.
“Our partnership with the customers is what we continue to improve,” So said. “Since toktok is Filipino-owned, everything we do should be custom-fit for Filipinos.”
“Rest assured that with all the developments and features to be added on toktok, we want them to be part of Filipinos’ everyday lives,” Macadangdang continued.
Enjoy these services by downloading the app on Google Play or the App Store and be part of toktok’s growth.
/MUF
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Infinity Ward has confirmed that Call of Duty: Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2 obtain will be separate. Nearly six months after Activsion admitted that Warzone’s size is driving players away, developers Joe Cecot and Geoffrey Smith told German website Gamestar that Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 multiplayer will be seamless, but players won’t be forced to obtain both games, saving them some precious disc space.
Expect Modern Warfare 2 obtain size to be massive no matter what, but it’s nice to know that you won’t have to go and buy a new hard drive altogether should you want to play the game and keep the rest of your downloads. “You should be able to obtain them separately,” Cecot told Gamestar. “Still, the integration will be seamless again, so you don’t have to exit the game to switch from Warzone 2 to multiplayer, and vice versa. So this is very quick and easy, but you can still determine the installation yourself.”
Smith added that this is something Call of Duty developers have been working “very hard” on since 2019’s Modern Warfare. “It was a very hotly debated syllabu – the storage space and the back and forth between the title menus,” he acknowledged. “We hope things are going better now.”
This is certainly good news for those who aren’t interested in Warzone 2. Back in March, design executive Josh Bridge said Warzone has been losing players due to the size and space issue, and that Activision was actively working on a fix. “We’ve been looking to the future and putting a lot more effort into how we sort that out on a technical level so that we can have that rotation [of content],” Bridge said.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is currently undergoing a beta test, so make sure to check it out.
Product(s): NetBackup, Resiliency Platform & CloudMobility, CloudPoint, Appliances
About Apache Log4j Vulnerabilities
Apache Log4j is an open-source, Java-based logging utility widely used by enterprise applications and cloud services.
Veritas is tracking the recently announced vulnerabilities in Apache’s Log4j. All Veritas Product Security and Development teams are actively reviewing our software to determine if these vulnerabilities exist in any of our product families.
If we determine a particular product is impacted by these issues, Veritas will provide temporary mitigation guidance and work to quickly provide a patch to permanently remediate the problem. This is an urgent issue, and we are working aggressively to help keep our customers secure.
CVE-2021-44228 & CVE-2021-45046 - Apply Remediation fixes or Mitigation steps
The Apache Software Foundation has released a security advisory to address a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and a denial of service vulnerability (CVE-2021-45046) affecting Log4j versions 2.0-beta9 to 2.15. A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to take control of an affected system.
More information is available from the Apache Announcement and recommends upgrading to the latest Log4j 2.16.0 + or applying recommended mitigations immediately.
Recommended steps: Follow the appropriate steps for your system from the links below, which will apply the recommended mitigations and/or remediation steps that upgrade the Log4j component to version 2.16.0 + where both CVEs are addressed.
CVE-2021-45105 & CVE-2021-44832 - Log4j 2.x - NetBackup NOT Impacted
In addition to the above vulnerabilities, Veritas NetBackup software customers have also inquired about CVE-2021-45105 (fixed in log4j 2.17) and CVE-2021-44832 (fixed in log4j 2.17.1).
CVE-2021-45105
Apache Log4j2 does not always protect from infinite recursion in lookup evaluation
NetBackup does NOT use Context Lookups in the log4j logging configuration.
CVE-2021-44832
Apache Log4j2 vulnerable to RCE via JDBC Appender when attacker controls configuration.
NetBackup doesn’t use JDBC Appender,
The NetBackup engineering team has assessed CVE-2021-45105 and CVE-2021-44832, and have determined that these vulnerabilities are NOT exploitable in NetBackup software. This includes NetBackup CloudPoint, NetBackup Resiliency (aka Resiliency Platform), OpsCenter and Self-Service.
NetBackup also secures the log4j configuration file with file system permissions so only root or the NetBackup Web Service account can modify this configuration
Recommended steps: None required, as NetBackup/components are not impacted by these two Log4j 2.x vulnerabilities.
CVE Detail
CVE-2021-44228: Apache Log4j2 JNDI features do not protect against attacker controlled LDAP and other JNDI related endpoints.
Severity: Critical
Base CVSS Score: 10.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVE-2021-45046: Apache Log4j2 JNDI features do not protect against malicious input data using a JNDI Lookup pattern resulting in a denial of service (DOS) attack.
Severity: Critical
Base CVSS Score: 9.0
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
If NetBackup is on an Appliance?
This article covers remediation or mitigation steps for NetBackup software. In addition to the steps mentioned below, if NetBackup is running on Veritas Appliances, review the main Veritas landing page for log4j at https://vrt.as/log4j-vrts-2021, and apply the fixes for the specific Appliance family.
Affected Product/Component Versions
Please see the table below for links to specific Veritas product components; customers can apply Mitigation or Remediation fixes to eliminate threats from CVE-2021-44228 & CVE-2021-45046.
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About Mitigation steps
Mitigation steps focus on neutralizing the vulnerability in current versions of Apache Log4j being already shipped with the product. These steps are available for all NetBackup product versions.
About Remediation fixes
Remediation steps focus on upgrading the Apache Log4j component to Log4j version 2.17.1 in the latest update for each product version. For example, customers running...
NB 8.3 --> Upgrade to NB 8.3.0.2 and then apply Remediation fixes for version 8.3.0.2
NB 9.0 --> Upgrade to NB 9.0.0.1 and then apply Remediation fixes for version 9.0.0.1
NB 9.1 --> Upgrade to NB 9.1.0.1 and then apply Remediation fixes for version 9.1.0.1
OpsCenter Final Fixes are available for versions 8.2, 8.3.0.2, 9.0.0.1 and 9.1.0.1
Mitigation Steps - When performing manual steps, see notes below
If there are service startup issues after making the changes,
share a copy of the following files when engaging Technical Support.
/usr/openv/wmc/webserver/logs/catalina.out
/usr/openv/wmc/webserver/logs/catalina.out.bak
nbsu output
NOTE-1:
For clustered NetBackup Master/Primary servers,
ensure nbwmc changes are completed on both active and inactive nodes of the cluster.
NOTE-2:
When using copy/paste from this article, regarding the dash/hyphen symbol
(“-” 0x2d) in “-Dlog4j2.formatMsgNoLookups=true” .
The character in some cases results in a 0x90 which visually looks similar to dash/hyphen.
This causes startup problems. It's best to manually type in the "-" after copying it from this article.
NetBackup Primary Server was also commonly referred to as Master Server.
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NetBackup Product /Component |
Product Version |
Log4j version in the product |
Remediation Binary Fix viaVeritas Support (Refer ET = ETrack - Incident ID#) or Download HotFix from KB url |
Mitigation KB Article with steps to mitigate vulnerability in existing log4j version |
Impact & Mitigation Details |
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| NetBackup Primary Server |
7.7 |
log4j ver. 1.2.16 |
No action needed |
N/A |
Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046; |
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| NetBackup Primary Server |
7.7.1 - 8.0 |
log4j ver. 1.2.16 &1.2.17 |
No action needed |
N/A |
Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046; |
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| NetBackup Primary Server |
8.1 - 8.1.1 |
log4j ver. 1.2.17 |
No action needed |
N/A |
Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046; |
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| NetBackup Primary Server | 8.1.2 - 8.2 |
log4j ver. 2.11.0 |
8.2 - Hotfix KB UPD621711
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| NetBackup Primary Server | 8.3 - 8.3.0.1 |
log4j ver. 2.11.0 |
8.3.0.1 - Hotfix KB UPD736306 |
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| NetBackup Primary Server | 8.3.0.2 - 9.1.0.1 | log4j ver. 2.13.3 |
8.3.0.2 - Hotfix KB UPD790636 9.0.0.1 - Hotfix KB UPD178003 9.1.0.1 - Hotfix KB UPD142248 |
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NetBackup Appliance Primary Server - (same steps as BYO Linux) |
3.1.2 - 4.1.0.1 MR1 |
Appliance KB 100052082 |
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NetBackup Primary Server container on Flex Appliance |
8.1.2 – 9.1.0.1 |
Flex KB #100052106 |
KB #100052106 | |||
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NetBackup Product /Component |
Product Version |
Log4j version in the product |
Remediation Binary Fix from Veritas Support (Refer ET = ETrack - Incident ID#) or Download HotFix from KB url |
Mitigation KB Article with steps to mitigate vulnerability in existing log4j version |
Impact & Mitigation Details |
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NetBackup Media Server |
8.0 – 9.1.0.1 |
log4j ver. 2.x |
Not remotely exploitable - no action needed - log4j 2.x files are NOT used - see FAQ #10 See table rows below for MSDP/ CloudCatalyst and FAQ #3 - #4 |
N/A |
Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 | |
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MSDP on NetBackup Appliance (Media Server Deduplication Pool) |
3.1.2, 3.2 | log4j ver. 2.11.0 |
MSDP stopped shipping log4j components in all versions after 3.2 Other versions before 3.1.2 and after 3.2 are NOT affected. |
KB #100052062 | Remove JndiLookup.class from the classpath | |
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NetBackup Media Server container on Flex Appliance |
8.1.2 – 9.1.0.1 |
No action needed |
N/A |
Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 | ||
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NetBackup Flex Scale Appliance |
2.1 |
9.0.0.1 - ET 4058561 Version1 9.1.0.1 - ET 4058560 Version2 |
KB #100052101 | |||
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MSDP on NetBackup BYO (Media Server Deduplication Pool) |
8.1.2, 8.2 |
log4j ver. 2.11.0 |
MSDP stopped shipping log4j components in all versions after 8.2 Other versions before 8.1.2 and after 8.2 are NOT affected For versions 8.1.2 and 8.2, Log4j is packaged in /usr/openv/pdde/pdes/pdes.tar.gz. It is not extracted and does not execute |
KB #100052062 | Remove JndiLookup.class from the classpath | |
| NetBackup Appliance CloudCatalyst Media Server |
3.1.2, 3.2 |
log4j ver. 2.11.0 |
MSDP stopped shipping log4j components in all NB Appliance versions after 3.2 Other versions before 3.1.2 and after 3.2 are NOT affected For versions 3.1.2 and 3.2, Log4j is packaged in /usr/openv/pdde/pdes/pdes.tar.gz. It is not extracted and does not execute |
KB #100052062 |
Remove JndiLookup.class from the classpath Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 |
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NetBackup BYO |
8.1.2, 8.2 |
log4j ver. 2.11.0 |
MSDP stopped shipping log4j components in all versions after 8.2 Other versions before 8.1.2 and after 8.2 are NOT affected For versions 8.1.2 and 8.2, Log4j is packaged in /usr/openv/pdde/pdes/pdes.tar.gz. It is not extracted and does not execute |
Remove JndiLookup.class from the classpath Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 |
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NetBackup Product /Component |
Product Version |
Log4j version in the product |
Remediation Binary Fix from Veritas Support (Refer ET = ETrack - Incident ID#) or Download HotFix from KB url |
Mitigation KB Article with steps to mitigate vulnerability in existing log4j version |
Impact & Mitigation Details |
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NetBackup Client |
7.7.3 – 8.2 |
log4j ver. 1.x |
No action needed See FAQ #4 below |
N/A |
Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 |
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NetBackup Client |
8.3 – 9.1.0.1 |
No action needed |
N/A |
Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 |
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| NetBackup OpsCenter | 8.1 - 8.1.1 | log4j ver. 1.2.17 |
No action needed |
N/A | Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 | |
| NetBackup OpsCenter | 8.1.2 - 8.3.0.1 | log4j ver. 2.11.0 |
8.2 - Hotfix KB UPD208534 |
KB article UPD466241 | Download and replace vulnerable Log4j jars (Removed JndiLookup.class from classpath) | |
| NetBackup OpsCenter | 8.3.0.2 - 9.1.0.1 | log4j ver. 2.13.3 |
8.3.0.2 - Hotfix KB UPD365767 9.0.0.1 - Hotfix KB UPD871211 9.1.0.1 - Hotfix KB UPD175750 |
KB article UPD532246 | Download and replace vulnerable Log4j jars (Removed JndiLookup.class from classpath) | |
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NetBackup Self Service |
7.7 – 9.1 |
No action needed |
N/A |
Not impacted by CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 | ||
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NetBackup Resiliency Platform |
3.4 - 4.0 |
KB article UPD393946 |
Download and replace vulnerable Log4j jar | |||
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NetBackup CloudPoint |
8.3 - 9.1.0.1 |
CP 8.3 - 8.3.0.2 - Hotfix KB UPD778762 CP 9.0 - 9.0.0.1 - Hotfix KB UPD275978 CP 9.1 - 9.1.0.1 - Hotfix KB UPD745194 |
KB article #100052096 |
Remove vulnerable class from Log4j jar | ||
| CloudPoint | 2.2.2 | - | KB article 100052096 | Remove vulnerable class from Log4j jar | ||
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Aptare IT Analytics |
10.4 - 10.6 |
10.5 P13 - Hotfix KB 10.6 P8 - Hotfix KB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are older versions of NetBackup vulnerable to CVE-2021-44228?
Answer: No; see the table above
2. Are the versions of NetBackup and OpsCenter 8.1.1 or older vulnerable to log4j 1.x CVE-2021-4104 (JMSAppender) or CVE-2019-17571 (SocketServer)?
Answer: The NetBackup and OpsCenter engineering teams have assessed both CVE-2021-4104 (JMSAppender) and CVE-2019-17571 (SocketServer) as well as the use of log4j 1.x in NetBackup and OpsCenter versions 7.7.1 – 8.1.1. Based on this assessment the engineering teams have determined that these vulnerabilities are not exploitable in NetBackup and OpsCenter. NetBackup and OpsCenter do not use the JMSAppender or SocketServer functionality of log4j1.x .NetBackup and OpsCenter Versions > 8.1.1 does not use log4j1.x and therefore these CVEs are not applicable on those versions.
3. Are NetBackup Media Servers vulnerable to CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046?
Answer: No, NetBackup media serves do not use log4j 2.x, and are NOT vulnerable to CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046.
If 7.7.1 – 8.2 media servers are also used VMware access hosts, see FAQ #4 below.
MSDP Media servers on NetBackup Appliance versions 3.1.2 and 3.2 are addressed in KB #100052062. Media Servers using MSDP at 8.1.2, 8.2 are not affected by this vulnerability. See FAQ #5 regarding CloudCatalyst.
4. Are NetBackup Clients vulnerable to CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046?
Answer: No, NetBackup clients do not use log4j 2.x, and are NOT vulnerable to CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046.
NetBackup clients between 7.7.1 – 8.2 have log4j 1.x components are used as part of VMware SDK for Virtual Machine discovery, and are also NOT affected by CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046.
Additional information regarding packaged VMware components.
VMware backups/restore operations would be using jars in /usr/openv/lib/java or <Install>\Veritas\NetBackup\Bin folder, if media server is also playing the role of discovery host, these jars will be needed. If media server or client must function as a VMWare backup host, do not remove.
7.7.3-8.1 - Standalone log4j-1.2.17.jar file is in the NBU path
NOT affected by CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046.
Do not remove this file on a Primary (Master) Server version 8.1 or 8.1.1
If a media server or client must function as a VMWare backup host, do not remove.
If a media server or client is not a VMWare backup host, this is safe to remove.
8.1.1-8.3 -Standalone log4j-1.2.17 is embedded in vsphere-samples-6.6.1.jar
NOT affected by CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046.
If media server or client must function as a VMWare backup host, do not remove.
If the system (Master, Media or Client) is not a VMWare backup host, this is safe to remove.
Note: Even if a NBU Primary server IS NOT a VMWare backup host, and has the log4j-1.2.17.jar files, removal of those files will prevent nbwebservices from starting and the NetBackup Administration Console will not function.
8.3+ onwards - No Java/JAR dependency (vsphere_samples_6.6.1 and other JARs removed from NBU)
5. Is NetBackup CloudCatalyst impacted?
Answer: No. Log4j is packaged in /usr/openv/pdde/pdes/pdes.tar.gz. It is not extracted and doesn't run. You can copy it to a safe place in case it is needed and remove the package from the server by running "rm -f /usr/openv/pdde/pdes/pdes.tar.gz". NetBackup Cloud Catalyst only applies to NetBackup 8.1 through 8.3.0.1.
6. Can you clarify the steps needed for Veritas NetBackup Appliances?
Answer: Yes. Each role of a NetBackup Appliance will require mitigation where log4j libraries are separately being used, which require multiple tasks.
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A NetBackup appliance that is also a Primary Server will need to apply the procedure for NetBackup mitigation as well as NetBackup Appliance mitigation in KB100052082.
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A NetBackup Appliance that is only a media server 3.3.0.1 or higher only needs to follow the same mitigation for NetBackup Appliances.
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A NetBackup Appliance that is a MSDP host for 3.1.2 or 3.2 has additional steps addressed in KB100052062. NetBackup Appliances running 3.1.1 and prior should seek to upgrade in order to follow mitigation steps available.
7. What steps are needed to mitigate vulnerable log4j libraries when NetBackup (includes CloudPoint and Resiliency Plaform) are deployed from Cloud Marketplace solution templates?
Answer: Cloud Marketplace customers may apply mitigation steps stated in this or linked articles depending on the product component - NetBackup Server, NetBackup CloudPoint, or NetBackup Resiliency Platform (VRP). Cloud Marketplace images will be republished with the latest fixes for the most accurate product releases with an updated version identified.
8. If the mitigation steps to manually replace the vulnerable log4j-core-2.11.0.jar and log4j-core-2.13.3.jar have been already done on the master/primary servers, do we have to back out of (uninstall) that procedure before installing the EEB's that will upgrade the jar file(s) to log4j-core-2.17.1.jar
Answer: No, the previously applied Mitigation steps do not need to be rolled back. The new Remediation EEBs upgrade Log4j to 2.17.1 and can be installed regardless of whether previous mitigations were deployed.
9. Is the "Java Remote Administration Console" vulnerable to CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046?
Answer: No.The "Java Remote Administration Console" is not impacted and are NOT vulnerable to CVE-2021-44228 or CVE-2021-45046.
10. The following files are being flagged when using a vulnerability scanner on a NetBackup media server. Can these Log4j files on the media server be removed ?
Answer: Outside of the use-cases for Log4j on VMware backup host (covered in FAQ #3 and #4), these JAR and WAR files can be removed from the media server to limit alerts being raised by scanners. If these files exist on a media server, they may be removed from the media server. Create a backup copy of all the files that are being removed:
# tar cfvz /tmp/log4j-tainted-files.tar.gz \
/usr/openv/wmc/lib/log4j-web-2.11.0.jar \
/usr/openv/wmc/lib/log4j-core-2.11.0.jar \
/usr/openv/wmc/lib/log4j-api-2.11.0.jar \
/usr/openv/nbwmc.tar.gz \
/usr/openv/netbackup/web/netbackup.war \
/usr/openv/netbackup/web/cssclegacy.war \
/usr/openv/netbackup/web/nbwss.war \
/usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps_api_cssc/ROOT.war \
/usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps_api/netbackup.war \
/usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps_api/nbwss.war \
/usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps/nbwebservice.war \
/usr/openv/wmc/war/nbwebservice.war;
Files to be removed:
- jar files to be removed:
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/lib/log4j-web-2.11.0.jar
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/lib/log4j-core-2.11.0.jar
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/lib/log4j-api-2.11.0.jar
- tar.gz files to be removed:
- rm /usr/openv/nbwmc.tar.gz
- war files to be removed:
-
- rm /usr/openv/netbackup/web/netbackup.war
- rm /usr/openv/netbackup/web/cssclegacy.war
- rm /usr/openv/netbackup/web/nbwss.war
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps_api_cssc/ROOT.war
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps_api/netbackup.war
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps_api/nbwss.war
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps/nbwebservice.war
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/war/nbwebservice.war
Optionally, the following non-jar log4j2.x files and remaining directories may also be backed up and removed
- Non-jar log4j2.x files to be removed:
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- rm /usr/openv/wmc/webserver/lib/log4j2.properties
- rm /usr/openv/wmc/config/log4j2.properties
- Entire directories to be removed:
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- rm -fr /usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps_api/nbwss
- rm -fr /usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps_api/netbackup
- rm -fr /usr/openv/wmc/webserver/webapps/nbwebservice
Other Questions?
For any other questions regarding these vulnerabilities please contact Veritas Technical Support (https://www.veritas.com/support).
[Last Updated 2022-01-20 0500 UTC]
Revision History (latest updates on top)
- Updated FAQ#4 wording to remove customer confusion regarding log4j-1.2.17 version jars that are not included in the CVE-2021-44228 and CVE-2021-45046 vulnerabilities.
- Updated FAQ#10 wording to remove customer confusion about whether or not /usr/openv/wmc folder exists on 9.2 and 9.1 BYO media servers.
- Added FAQ #10 regarding scanners flagging files on NBU media servers
- Added FAQ #9 for JAVA UI
- Updated text in FAQ #8
- NetBackup products are NOT impacted by CVE-2021-44832
- Updated guidance for NetBackup Support (files found in webapps_api_cssc path) as an Internal Note
- Updated link for 8.3.0.2 Hotfix
- Added a row to separate Veritas CloudPoint from NetBackup Cloudpoint
- Added CloudPoint 8.3 and 9.0.0.1 obtain Center HotFix Update ID's links to the table above.
- Changed EEB version for 8.3.0.2 EEB 4058562 to Version 3
- Added NetBackup Primary server BYO, Flex, and NetBackup Appliance obtain Center Hotfix link for 8.1.2 / 3.1.2 EEB 3983309 Version 4
- Added NetBackup Primary server BYO, Flex, and NetBackup Appliance obtain Center Hotfix link for 8.2 / 3.2 EEB 4021776 Version 3
- Added NetBackup Primary server BYO, Flex, and NetBackup Appliance obtain Center Hotfix link for 9.0.0.1 / 4.0.0.1 EEB 4058561 Version 1
- Added NetBackup Primary server BYO, Flex, and NetBackup Appliance obtain Center Hotfix link for 9.1.0.1 / 4.1.0.1 EEB 4058560 Version 2
- Changed EEB version for 8.3.0.2 EEB 4058562 to Version 2 due to issues with version 1
- Added obtain Center update names and links for OpsCenter 8.2, 8.3.0.2, 9.0.0.1, and 9.1.0.1 removing the etrack numbers.
- Added 8.3.0.1 EEB ET for NBU primary servers since it was made available via support call
- Updated severity/base, and vector for CVE-2021-45056
- Updated FAQ #4 and also reformatted table
- Added to FAQ question/answer regarding applying EEB even if mitigation steps have been put into place. The EEB CAN BE installed even if mitigation steps have already been applied.
- Removed manual mitigation steps for NetBackup primary/master servers
- Removed manual mitigation steps for NetBackup primary/master appliance servers.
- Added line to document addressing CVE-2021-45105 fixed in 2.17.0 (not exploitable in NBU)
- Added OpsCenter 8.2 and 8.3.0.2 EEB numbers to the table to show which EEB to use instead of doing manual mitigation steps.
- Provided obtain center Update ID link for Veritas Resiliency Platform versions 3.4 to 4.0 in table. Removed reference to KB article #100052109
- Provided obtain center Update ID's for manual jar file replacements for OpsCenter servers (8.1.2-8.3.0.1 and 8.3.0.2-9.1.0.1)
- Provided obtain center Update ID's for manual jar file replacements for NetBackup BYO primary servers (8.1.2-8.3.0.1 and 8.3.0.2-9.1.0.1)
- Updated link for mitigation for Aptare linked KB 100052081
- Updated rollback instructions for MSDP on NB Appliance in linked KB 100052062
- Added note regarding CVE-2021-45046 - Dec 14, 2021
- Updated steps for NetBackup container on Flex Appliance
- Added FAQ about media servers, clients and older revision software
- Added note – updating table format; adding non-impacted products
- Added link to steps for mitigation for NetBackup OpsCenter - KB 100052100
- New link for log4j mitigation of NB Primary Server container on Flex Appliance - KB 100052084
- Added link to steps for mitigation for CloudPoint 2.2.2 - KB 100052083
- Added link to steps for mitigation for Media Server Deduplication Pools - KB 100052062
- Updated mitigation steps for NetBackup Resiliency to include versions 3.4-3.5
- Added mitigation steps for NetBackup Master/Primary software container on Flex Appliance
- Added mitigation steps for NetBackup Resiliency/Veritas Resiliency Platform 3.6 - 4.0 KB 100052109
- CloudPoint instructions - Added steps to identify current version of CloudPoint 8.3
- Added note - regarding startup errors seen for extraneous space after \ or from copy/paste errors
- Added note - changes to be made on both active and inactive nodes for failover systems
- Initial response regarding CVE-2021-44228 - Dec 10, 2021
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It’s Overwatch 2 launch day, which means it’s time to obtain and install the newly-launched version of the game. With the original game exiting phoenix-like for the sequel to emerge from the ashes, many are no doubt wondering how to obtain Overwatch 2 on PS5 and PS4. If you’re staring at the PS Store with a confused look on your face, you’re not alone. Here’s the need-to-know info to be ready for launch.
How to obtain Overwatch 2 on PS5 and PS4 from PS Store
To obtain Overwatch 2 on PS5 and PS4, PlayStation owners will need to wait until the game’s official launch time of 12 PM PT/3 PM ET/8 PM BST on October 4 before heading to the PS Store and downloading it there.
For those looking to pre-load the game ahead of launch, the section below details how.
Can you pre-load Overwatch 2 on PS5 and PS4?
Yes, Overwatch 2 can be pre-loaded on PS5 and PS4.
PlayStation users looking to pre-load the game will want to head to the PS Store from 6 AM PT/9 AM ET/2 PM BST and check the Overwatch 2 page. If you own the Watchpoint Pack, either from purchasing it or by receiving it for free due to owning the original Overwatch, a “Download” option should appear.
Update: It appears that the “Download” option still hasn’t appeared for some players. Hopefully that is remedied soon so that folks can get the game downloaded ahead of launch!
Those who don’t own the Watchpoint Pack, and so haven’t bought the pack and don’t own the original Overwatch, aren’t able to pre-load Overwatch 2. New players will need to wait until the game’s 12 PM PT/3 PM ET/8 PM BST launch before downloading it from the PS Store.
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Overwatch 2 is less than week away, so get ready to say your goodbyes to the original as it’s time to prepare for the dawn of a new era.
To help you jump into Overwatch 2 as quickly as possible Blizzard has released a number of checklists for new and returning players.
As Overwatch 2 will be a free-to-play game, you won’t need to pre-order but simply wait for it to obtain once it unlocks in games stores.
However, you can still get a head start, by following a few simple steps that will allow you to pre-download the game before it’s out.
When can you pre-download Overwatch 2?
According to Blizzard, the worldwide launch date for Overwatch 2 will be Tuesday, October 4.
However, you’ll be able to pre-download the game from 9:30pm BST on Friday, September 30, if you’re a PC player or if you splurged on the Watchpoint pack. Besides giving you a head start, the Watchpoint pack also comes with some high-tier cosmetics as well as the Season 1 Premium Battle Pass.
If you’re a console player, you’ll still have a few hours to pre-download the game ahead of its official launch time. Pre-download for last and next gen consoles will become available from 5pm BST on October 4 – meaning you’ll have a whole three hours before Overwatch 2 unlocks at 8pm BST.
The obtain will be around 50GB for existing PC players and Watchpoint pack owners and 30GB for existing console users, so make sure to clear out some space in your games library.
Like the original, Overwatch 2 will be released on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
How do you merge your Overwatch 1 and 2 accounts?
In order to be able to simply press the obtain or update button when it’s go-time, you need to make sure you’re fully prepared for the transition to Overwatch 2.
As cross-play and cross-progression are coming, Blizzard encourages you to merge your accounts if you have played on multiple platforms. But be careful, as you can only merge one account per platform, meaning that, for example, if you have two different PSN accounts, you can only select one of them.
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