CVE-2013-0362 in Database Mobile
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Mobile Server component in Oracle Database Mobile/Lite Server (formerly Oracle Database Lite) 10.3.0.3 and 11.1.0.0 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-0363 and CVE-2013-0364.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/23/2017
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2013-0362 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle Database Mobile/Lite Server components that has significant implications for database security infrastructure. This vulnerability affects specifically version 10.3.0.3 and 11.1.0.0 of the Mobile Server component, which was previously known as Oracle Database Lite. The Mobile Server component serves as a critical bridge for mobile database connectivity, enabling remote access to database resources from mobile devices and applications. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability vectors makes this particularly concerning as it suggests potential attack surfaces that may not have been fully characterized or documented by Oracle at the time of disclosure. Security researchers and organizations must remain vigilant as the true scope and exploitability of such vulnerabilities often becomes clearer through ongoing analysis and real-world exploitation attempts.
The technical flaw within the Mobile Server component manifests as a confidentiality breach that occurs through unspecified attack vectors, distinguishing it from related vulnerabilities CVE-2013-0363 and CVE-2013-0364. This classification places the vulnerability within the broader category of information disclosure weaknesses that can compromise the integrity of sensitive data flows. From a cybersecurity perspective, the Mobile Server component operates in environments where it handles database connections, user authentication, and data synchronization between mobile devices and enterprise databases. The vulnerability's potential to affect confidentiality suggests that attackers may be able to intercept, access, or extract sensitive database information without proper authorization, potentially including user credentials, business data, or proprietary information. The unspecified nature of the attack vectors indicates that the vulnerability may be exploitable through multiple pathways including network-based attacks, malformed requests, or protocol manipulation techniques.
The operational impact of CVE-2013-0362 extends beyond simple data exposure to encompass broader security governance and compliance challenges for organizations utilizing Oracle Mobile Server components. Organizations that have deployed these specific versions of Oracle Database Mobile/Lite Server face potential exposure to data breaches that could compromise customer information, intellectual property, or regulatory compliance requirements. The vulnerability's remote exploitability means that attackers do not require physical access to the database infrastructure or network segments to potentially compromise confidentiality. This characteristic aligns with the attack patterns documented in the MITRE ATT&CK framework under the initial access and credential access phases, where adversaries seek to establish unauthorized access to information systems. The Mobile Server component's role in facilitating mobile database connectivity makes it particularly attractive to attackers targeting enterprise mobility solutions, as successful exploitation could provide access to mobile workforce databases and associated business-critical information.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigation strategies including upgrading to patched versions of Oracle Database Mobile/Lite Server, applying relevant security patches from Oracle, and implementing network segmentation controls to limit access to the vulnerable Mobile Server components. The vulnerability's classification as a confidentiality impact issue places it within the scope of CWE-200 (Information Exposure) and potentially CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) depending on the specific exploitation mechanism. Security teams should conduct thorough vulnerability assessments to identify all instances of the affected Mobile Server versions within their environments and implement monitoring solutions to detect potential exploitation attempts. Additionally, implementing network-based intrusion detection systems and monitoring database connection patterns can help identify anomalous behavior that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability's relationship to CVE-2013-0363 and CVE-2013-0364 suggests that organizations should perform comprehensive security reviews of their Oracle database mobile components to ensure that all related vulnerabilities are properly addressed through coordinated patch management and security hardening procedures.