CVE-2010-4416 in Fusion Middleware
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle GoldenGate Veridata component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 3.0.0.4 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Server. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2011 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a reliable third party researcher that this is a buffer overflow via a crafted XML soap request and a value that does not contain the expected 0x20 terminator character.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/12/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-4416 resides within Oracle GoldenGate Veridata component of Oracle Fusion Middleware version 3.0.0.4, representing a significant security weakness that could potentially compromise system availability. This unspecified vulnerability specifically affects the server-side functionality of the Veridata component, which is designed for data validation and comparison across different database systems. The issue stems from inadequate input validation mechanisms within the SOAP request processing pipeline, creating a potential attack surface that malicious actors could exploit to disrupt service availability.
Technical analysis suggests this vulnerability manifests as a buffer overflow condition when processing specially crafted XML SOAP requests that lack the expected 0x20 terminator character. The flaw occurs during the parsing and validation of incoming SOAP messages, where the system fails to properly handle malformed input sequences that should be terminated with a space character. This improper handling creates a condition where the application's memory management routines become compromised, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service conditions. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-121, which describes stack-based buffer overflow conditions, and represents a classic example of insufficient input validation that can lead to system instability.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple availability disruption, as it could enable attackers to compromise the integrity of the data validation processes that GoldenGate Veridata is specifically designed to maintain. Organizations relying on this component for critical data synchronization and validation tasks face potential risks including unauthorized data access, data corruption, or complete service outages. The remote exploit nature of this vulnerability means that attackers need not be physically present within the network perimeter, making it particularly dangerous for organizations with exposed web services. This vulnerability directly maps to attack techniques described in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the T1499 category, which covers network denial of service attacks, and T1210, which covers exploitation of remote services.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2010-4416 should prioritize immediate patch deployment from Oracle, as this vulnerability represents a critical security risk that could be actively exploited in the wild. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to the affected Veridata component, particularly restricting access to only trusted administrative networks. Additionally, deploying web application firewalls and implementing strict input validation policies can help detect and prevent malformed SOAP requests from reaching the vulnerable component. Monitoring for unusual network traffic patterns and implementing intrusion detection systems can provide early warning of potential exploitation attempts. The vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining current security patches and implementing defense-in-depth strategies, as the issue could potentially be leveraged as a stepping stone for more sophisticated attacks targeting the broader Oracle Fusion Middleware environment. Organizations should also conduct thorough security assessments of their GoldenGate implementations to identify any additional related vulnerabilities that may exist within the same product family.