CVE-2010-4417 in Beehive
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Services for Beehive component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 2.0.1.0, 2.0.1.1, 2.0.1.2, 2.0.1.2.1, and 2.0.1.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the January 2011 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a reliable third party coordinator that voice-servlet/prompt-qa/Index.jspf does not properly handle null (%00) bytes in the evaluation parameter that is used in a filename, which allows attackers to create a file with an executable extension and execute arbitrary JSP code.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/12/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-4417 resides within the Services for Beehive component of Oracle Fusion Middleware versions 2.0.1.0 through 2.0.1.3, representing a critical security flaw that affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. This unspecified vulnerability was initially reported through Oracle's January 2011 Critical Patch Update, indicating the severity and widespread impact potential of the issue. The vulnerability specifically targets the voice-servlet/prompt-qa/Index.jspf component, which processes user input through an evaluation parameter that is subsequently used in filename operations.
The technical flaw manifests in the improper handling of null byte (%00) sequences within the evaluation parameter of the vulnerable JSP component. When attackers exploit this weakness, they can manipulate the filename construction process to create files with executable extensions such as .jsp or .jspx, effectively bypassing normal file access controls and security boundaries. This null byte injection vulnerability enables attackers to execute arbitrary JSP code on the target system, providing them with a direct pathway to compromise the underlying application server and potentially gain broader system access.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple code execution, as it creates a complete attack vector that can be leveraged to establish persistent access to the affected systems. Attackers can use this vulnerability to deploy malicious web shell components, extract sensitive data from the application server, modify system configurations, or even escalate privileges to gain administrative access. The availability aspect of the vulnerability is particularly concerning as it can be exploited to cause denial of service conditions through resource exhaustion or system instability.
Security practitioners should note that this vulnerability aligns with CWE-110 and CWE-111 categories related to improper handling of null bytes in file operations and code injection attacks respectively. The attack pattern follows established techniques documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under T1190 for exploit public-facing application and T1059 for command and scripting interpreter, specifically targeting web application interfaces. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including input validation for all parameters used in filename construction, disabling unnecessary web services, and applying Oracle's official patches as released in their January 2011 Critical Patch Update. Additionally, network segmentation and monitoring of suspicious file creation activities can help detect potential exploitation attempts.