CVE-2011-2302 in E-Business Suite
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library component in Oracle E-Business Suite 11.5.10.2, 12.0.6, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Single Sign On.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 05/06/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2011-2302 resides within the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, affecting versions 11.5.10.2, 12.0.6, 12.1.2, and 12.1.3. This represents a critical security weakness in enterprise application infrastructure that specifically targets the Single Sign On functionality which is fundamental to enterprise authentication systems. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability vectors indicates that the exact technical mechanisms remain undisclosed, though the impact on integrity suggests potential data manipulation or unauthorized access to sensitive enterprise resources.
The technical flaw manifests within the Oracle Application Object Library which serves as a core framework for application development and user management within the E-Business Suite environment. This component handles user authentication and authorization processes, making it a prime target for attackers seeking to compromise enterprise security. The vulnerability's relationship to Single Sign On functionality creates a particularly dangerous attack surface since successful exploitation could allow attackers to bypass traditional authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to multiple enterprise applications that rely on the same SSO infrastructure. This vulnerability aligns with CWE-284 (Improper Access Control) and potentially CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) depending on the specific implementation details.
Operationally, the impact of this vulnerability extends far beyond simple data integrity concerns. Attackers who successfully exploit this weakness could manipulate user sessions, potentially gaining access to sensitive financial data, customer information, or proprietary business intelligence. The integrity compromise affects not just individual transactions but the entire enterprise data ecosystem that depends on trusted SSO mechanisms. Organizations using affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions face significant risk of unauthorized data modification, session hijacking, and potential lateral movement within their network infrastructure. This vulnerability particularly affects large enterprises that rely heavily on integrated business applications and centralized authentication systems, where a single compromised SSO component can cascade into widespread system compromise.
The exploitation of this vulnerability would likely follow attack patterns consistent with the ATT&CK framework's privilege escalation and credential access techniques. Attackers may attempt to leverage this weakness through network-based attacks targeting the SSO component, potentially using techniques such as session manipulation or credential theft. Mitigation strategies should include immediate patching of affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions, implementation of network segmentation to limit access to critical SSO components, and enhanced monitoring of authentication events. Organizations should also consider implementing additional authentication layers, such as multi-factor authentication, to reduce the impact of potential SSO compromise. The vulnerability underscores the importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches in enterprise environments and demonstrates how seemingly isolated components can create widespread security risks when they handle critical authentication functions.