CVE-2017-3582 in SuperCluster Specific Software
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle SuperCluster Specific Software component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite (subcomponent: Backup/Restore Utility). Supported versions that are affected are 2.3.8 and 2.3.13. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle SuperCluster Specific Software executes to compromise Oracle SuperCluster Specific Software. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle SuperCluster Specific Software. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.4 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/20/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2017-3582 resides within the Oracle SuperCluster Specific Software component of Oracle Sun Systems Products Suite, specifically affecting the Backup/Restore Utility subcomponent. This security flaw impacts versions 2.3.8 and 2.3.13 of the software, representing a critical concern for organizations utilizing Oracle SuperCluster environments. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that attackers with minimal technical expertise can leverage this weakness, particularly when they already possess legitimate access to the underlying infrastructure where the software operates. This scenario creates a significant risk as it allows adversaries to compromise the targeted software through a relatively straightforward attack vector.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from insufficient access controls and authentication mechanisms within the Backup/Restore Utility functionality. When an attacker gains logon access to the Oracle SuperCluster infrastructure, they can exploit this weakness to take complete control of the affected software component. The vulnerability's CVSS 3.0 score of 8.4 reflects the severe impact across all three core security principles: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector requires local access (AV:L) with low complexity (AC:L) and no privilege requirements (PR:N), making it particularly dangerous as it can be exploited without additional authentication or elevated privileges. The vulnerability's impact extends beyond simple data compromise, as successful exploitation results in complete takeover of the Oracle SuperCluster Specific Software, effectively granting attackers full control over the backup and restore operations.
The operational implications of this vulnerability are profound for enterprise environments relying on Oracle SuperCluster systems for critical data protection and recovery operations. Organizations utilizing the affected versions face potential data loss, system compromise, and complete disruption of backup and restore capabilities that are fundamental to their disaster recovery strategies. The vulnerability's characteristics align with CWE-284, which addresses improper access control issues, and represents a clear violation of the principle of least privilege. From an attacker's perspective, this vulnerability provides an ideal entry point for lateral movement within the network infrastructure, as it allows unauthorized access to critical system functions without additional authentication barriers. The availability impact is particularly concerning as it could render backup and restore operations completely ineffective, leaving organizations vulnerable to data corruption or loss during system failures.
Organizations should immediately implement mitigations including updating to patched versions of Oracle SuperCluster Specific Software, implementing network segmentation to limit local access to affected systems, and conducting comprehensive access reviews to ensure that only authorized personnel have logon privileges to infrastructure components. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under privilege escalation techniques, specifically targeting system services and local execution capabilities. Additional protective measures include implementing robust monitoring for unauthorized access attempts, establishing network access controls through firewalls, and regularly auditing system configurations to prevent unauthorized modifications. Security teams should also consider implementing intrusion detection systems to monitor for suspicious activities related to backup and restore operations, as these functions often represent high-value targets for attackers seeking to compromise system integrity and availability.