CVE-2011-2237 in Fusion Middleware
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Web Services Manager component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.1.3.5.0 and 10.1.3.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to affect integrity, related to WSM Console.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/06/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-2237 resides within Oracle Web Services Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware versions 10.1.3.5.0 and 10.1.3.5.1. This issue represents a significant security weakness that affects the integrity of the system through the WSM Console interface. The vulnerability is classified as unspecified, indicating that the exact technical mechanism remains undisclosed in the public CVE database, though the impact is clearly defined in terms of integrity compromise. The affected Oracle Fusion Middleware component serves as a critical management interface for web services, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous for organizations relying on these platforms for enterprise service management.
The technical flaw manifests through the WSM Console, which provides administrative capabilities for managing web services within the Oracle Fusion Middleware environment. Attackers with valid authentication credentials can exploit this vulnerability to compromise the integrity of the managed web services and their associated configurations. This represents a privilege escalation scenario where authenticated users can manipulate system integrity through the console interface. The vulnerability likely stems from insufficient input validation or improper access controls within the console's processing mechanisms, allowing malicious actions that modify service configurations or data integrity. According to CWE classification, this vulnerability could be categorized under CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) or CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) depending on the specific implementation details.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data integrity concerns to potentially compromise the entire web services infrastructure managed by Oracle Fusion Middleware. Organizations using affected versions may experience unauthorized modifications to critical service configurations, leading to service disruptions, data corruption, or potential system compromise. The vulnerability affects the fundamental integrity of the web services management console, which could allow attackers to manipulate service policies, modify security configurations, or alter service endpoints without proper authorization. This threat is particularly concerning in enterprise environments where the WSM Console serves as a central management point for numerous critical services, potentially enabling attackers to establish persistent access or cause widespread service degradation.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2011-2237 should focus on immediate patch application from Oracle, as the vulnerability affects specific versions of Oracle Fusion Middleware that have been addressed through security updates. Organizations should implement network segmentation to limit access to the WSM Console to only authorized administrative personnel, reducing the attack surface. Additionally, implementing strict access controls and monitoring mechanisms around the console usage can help detect unauthorized activities. The vulnerability's impact aligns with ATT&CK technique T1078 (Valid Accounts) and T1566 (Phishing) as attackers may leverage legitimate credentials to exploit this weakness, while T1484 (Abuse of Functionality) could be applicable if the integrity compromise leads to unauthorized service modifications. Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning should be implemented to identify similar issues in other components of the Oracle Fusion Middleware stack, as this vulnerability may indicate broader architectural weaknesses in the system's access control mechanisms.