CVE-2011-0831 in Enterprise Manager Grid Control
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Enterprise Config Management component in Oracle Database Server 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3, 10.2.0.4, 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.1, and 11.2.0.2; and Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 10.1.0.6 and 10.2.0.5; allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/14/2021
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-0831 resides within Oracle Database Server's Enterprise Config Management component, affecting multiple versions including 10.1.0.5, 10.2.0.3 through 10.2.0.5, 11.1.0.7, and 11.2.0.1 through 11.2.0.2, alongside Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control versions 10.1.0.6 and 10.2.0.5. This unspecified weakness represents a critical security gap that undermines the fundamental principles of information security by potentially exposing sensitive data and allowing unauthorized modifications to system configurations. The vulnerability specifically impacts the confidentiality and integrity aspects of the CIA triad, making it particularly dangerous for enterprise environments where data protection and system integrity are paramount. The affected component's role in managing enterprise configurations means that exploitation could lead to widespread compromise of organizational infrastructure.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from unspecified attack vectors that enable authenticated remote attackers to manipulate system configurations and access confidential information. While the exact technical flaw remains unspecified, the classification as a remote authenticated attack indicates that an attacker must first establish valid credentials to exploit the weakness, but once authenticated, they can leverage the vulnerability from remote locations. This characteristic places the vulnerability within the scope of CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) depending on the underlying mechanisms. The vulnerability's impact spans both confidentiality and integrity domains, suggesting that attackers could not only read sensitive configuration data but also modify critical system parameters that govern enterprise operations and security policies.
The operational impact of CVE-2011-0831 extends far beyond simple data exposure, as compromised configuration management systems can lead to complete system subversion and unauthorized access to enterprise resources. Organizations utilizing affected Oracle Database versions face significant risks including unauthorized database access, configuration manipulation that could disable security controls, and potential data breaches that could compromise intellectual property and customer information. The vulnerability's presence in Enterprise Manager Grid Control components adds additional risk as this tool typically provides centralized management capabilities for enterprise environments, making successful exploitation potentially devastating for large organizations. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access, modify security policies, or disrupt business operations through configuration changes that affect system availability and integrity.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability require immediate patching of affected Oracle Database and Enterprise Manager Grid Control installations to address the unspecified weakness. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to database management interfaces and enforce strict authentication controls including multi-factor authentication for administrative access. The principle of least privilege should be applied to database accounts and management interfaces to minimize potential damage from successful exploitation attempts. Security monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual configuration changes or access patterns that might indicate exploitation of this vulnerability. Additionally, organizations should conduct thorough security assessments of their database environments to identify and remediate similar weaknesses, while maintaining regular vulnerability scanning processes to detect other potential entry points for attackers. The vulnerability's classification as a remote authenticated issue emphasizes the importance of strong access controls and regular credential rotation practices to reduce the attack surface and limit potential exploitation opportunities.