CVE-2011-0883 in Fusion Middleware
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Containers for J2EE component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.1.2.3, 10.1.3.5, 10.1.4.0.1, and 10.1.4.3 allows remote authenticated users to affect integrity, related to Servlet Runtime in OC4J.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/28/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-0883 resides within Oracle Containers for J2EE component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically affecting versions 10.1.2.3, 10.1.3.5, 10.1.4.0.1, and 10.1.4.3. This issue represents a significant security flaw in the servlet runtime environment of Oracle's application server implementation. The vulnerability is classified as unspecified, indicating that the exact technical mechanism remains undisclosed in the public CVE database, though the impact and attack vectors have been documented. The affected Oracle Containers for J2EE component operates as part of the broader Oracle Fusion Middleware suite, which serves as a foundational platform for enterprise application deployment and management.
The technical flaw manifests within the Servlet Runtime subsystem of OC4J (Oracle Containers for J2EE), where authenticated remote attackers can potentially compromise system integrity. This vulnerability operates at the application layer of the OSI model, specifically targeting the servlet container implementation that processes web requests and manages web application lifecycle. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability suggests that it may involve improper input validation, memory corruption, or other runtime execution flaws that could allow attackers to manipulate application behavior or data integrity. The fact that this affects the servlet runtime environment indicates that the flaw likely resides in how the application server processes HTTP requests and manages servlet execution contexts, potentially allowing for code injection or data manipulation attacks.
From an operational perspective, this vulnerability presents a serious risk to enterprise environments that rely on Oracle Fusion Middleware for critical business applications. The requirement for remote authentication means that attackers must first obtain valid credentials, but this does not significantly reduce the risk as credential compromise is a common attack vector in enterprise environments. The impact on integrity suggests that attackers could potentially modify application data, alter business processes, or corrupt application state information. This vulnerability could enable attackers to manipulate business-critical data, disrupt application functionality, or potentially escalate privileges within the application server environment. Organizations using these specific versions of Oracle Fusion Middleware face significant operational risks, particularly in environments where the application server hosts sensitive business applications or handles critical data processing.
The vulnerability aligns with several CWE categories including CWE-20 for improper input validation and CWE-79 for cross-site scripting, though the exact mapping requires deeper analysis of the specific flaw. From an ATT&CK framework perspective, this vulnerability could map to techniques involving privilege escalation, defense evasion, and data manipulation. The affected environment represents a high-value target for attackers due to the central role of application servers in enterprise infrastructure. Organizations should implement comprehensive monitoring and patch management procedures to address this vulnerability, as the unspecified nature suggests potential for exploitation through various attack vectors. The vulnerability affects the core runtime environment where business applications execute, making it particularly dangerous for organizations that rely on Oracle Fusion Middleware for mission-critical applications. Remediation efforts should focus on immediate patch deployment, network segmentation to limit access to affected systems, and enhanced monitoring of application server activities to detect potential exploitation attempts.