CVE-2015-4832 in Fusion Middleware
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 11.1.1.7, 11.1.2.2, and 11.1.2.3 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via vectors related to OIM Legacy UI.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/22/2022
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-4832 resides within Oracle Identity Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware, specifically affecting versions 11.1.1.7, 11.1.2.2, and 11.1.2.3. This represents a critical security weakness that enables remote attackers to compromise the integrity of the system through the OIM Legacy UI interface. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability details suggests a fundamental flaw in the authentication or authorization mechanisms that govern user interactions with the legacy user interface components of Oracle Identity Manager.
The technical flaw manifests through vectors related to the OIM Legacy UI, indicating that the vulnerability exploits weaknesses in the older user interface implementation rather than the newer modern interfaces. This typically involves issues such as improper input validation, insecure session management, or flawed access control mechanisms within the legacy web interface components. Attackers can leverage these weaknesses to manipulate system integrity by executing unauthorized modifications to identity management processes, user accounts, or access control configurations through the legacy interface. The vulnerability's classification under the broader category of integrity compromise aligns with CWE-284 which addresses improper access control, and potentially CWE-352 which covers Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks that can affect legacy web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data integrity concerns to encompass potential unauthorized access to sensitive identity management functions. Attackers who successfully exploit this vulnerability can manipulate user provisioning workflows, alter access rights, modify user attributes, or potentially escalate privileges within the Oracle Identity Manager environment. This compromise directly affects the organization's ability to maintain secure identity governance and compliance requirements, particularly in enterprise environments where Oracle Identity Manager serves as a critical component for managing user access across multiple applications and systems. The attack surface is particularly concerning given that the vulnerability affects multiple patch levels of Oracle Fusion Middleware, indicating a persistent flaw in the legacy UI implementation that was not adequately addressed through the various updates.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-4832 should prioritize immediate patch application from Oracle to address the identified vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager component. Organizations should also implement network segmentation to limit access to the OIM Legacy UI interface and restrict administrative access to only trusted networks and IP addresses. Additionally, monitoring and logging should be enhanced to detect suspicious activities related to the legacy UI components, and regular security assessments should be conducted to identify potential exploitation attempts. The remediation process must include thorough testing of patched environments to ensure that the security fix does not introduce regressions in existing functionality while maintaining the integrity of the identity management processes. Organizations should also consider migrating away from legacy UI components where possible, as outlined in ATT&CK technique T1078 which emphasizes the importance of limiting access to privileged accounts and interfaces.