CVE-2015-4735 in Enterprise Manager Grid Control
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database component in Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control EM Base Platform 11.1.0.1, and EM DB Control 11.2.0.3 and 11.2.0.4, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to RAC Management.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/03/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-4735 resides within Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control's EM Base Platform version 11.1.0.1 and EM DB Control versions 11.2.0.3 and 11.2.0.4, specifically affecting the Enterprise Manager for Oracle Database component. This issue represents a security weakness that enables remote attackers to compromise the confidentiality of data through unspecified vectors related to Real Application Clusters RAC Management functionality. The affected systems operate within enterprise environments where database management and monitoring are critical components requiring robust security controls.
The technical flaw manifests in the improper handling of RAC management operations within the Oracle Enterprise Manager infrastructure, creating potential attack vectors that allow adversaries to exploit the system remotely without requiring physical access or elevated privileges. This vulnerability type falls under the broader category of information disclosure issues where attackers can potentially access sensitive data or system information that should remain protected. The unspecified nature of the exact vector suggests that multiple pathways may exist for exploitation, making the vulnerability particularly concerning from a security perspective.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends significantly within enterprise database environments where Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control serves as a primary monitoring and management platform. Organizations utilizing these specific versions face potential exposure of confidential database information, operational details, and potentially sensitive configuration data that could be accessed by unauthorized parties. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this weakness from external networks without requiring direct system access, making the risk assessment particularly severe for organizations with exposed management interfaces.
Security professionals should consider this vulnerability in relation to CWE-200 which addresses information disclosure weaknesses, and potentially CWE-310 which covers cryptographic issues that may contribute to confidentiality breaches. The attack surface aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566 which involves credential access through exploitation of vulnerabilities in remote services. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying Oracle's security patches and updates, restricting network access to management interfaces, implementing network segmentation, and monitoring for suspicious activities that may indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability underscores the critical importance of maintaining up-to-date security patches in enterprise database management systems where multiple attack vectors can potentially compromise sensitive information assets.