CVE-2018-2801 in Outside In Technology
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Outside In Image Export SDK). The supported version that is affected is 8.5.3. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Outside In Technology. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Outside In Technology accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Outside In Technology. Note: Outside In Technology is a suite of software development kits (SDKs). The protocol and CVSS score depend on the software that uses the Outside In Technology code. The CVSS score assumes that the software passes data received over a network directly to Outside In Technology code, but if data is not received over a network the CVSS score may be lower. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/02/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-2801 resides within Oracle Outside In Technology, specifically within the Outside In Image Export SDK component of Oracle Fusion Middleware. This software suite represents a collection of development kits designed to enable applications to process and manipulate various file formats including images, documents, and multimedia content. The affected version 8.5.3 demonstrates a critical security weakness that can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers over network connections using HTTP protocols. This vulnerability operates as a remote code execution threat that requires minimal attacker privileges while leveraging network-based access vectors to compromise the target system.
The technical flaw manifests as an insufficient validation mechanism within the image export functionality that fails to properly sanitize input data processed through the SDK. When the Outside In Technology receives file data over HTTP connections, the system does not adequately verify the integrity and legitimacy of the incoming payload before processing it through the image export routines. This processing failure creates an exploitable condition where maliciously crafted input can trigger unexpected behavior within the underlying code execution pathways. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that the attack surface requires minimal technical sophistication and can be automated using readily available tools.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data compromise to include complete access to all data accessible through the Oracle Outside In Technology components. Attackers can potentially gain unauthorized access to critical corporate data, sensitive documents, and confidential information stored within systems utilizing this technology. The vulnerability also enables partial denial of service conditions that can disrupt normal operations by consuming system resources or corrupting processing pipelines. The CVSS score of 7.1 reflects the high severity of the confidentiality impact while considering the partial availability impact, indicating that successful exploitation can result in significant data exposure and service disruption.
The requirement for human interaction distinguishes this vulnerability from purely automated threats, suggesting that attackers may need to convince users to perform specific actions such as opening malicious files or visiting compromised web pages. This interaction requirement aligns with common attack patterns found in social engineering campaigns where the initial compromise occurs through user engagement rather than direct system exploitation. The vulnerability's characteristics place it within the scope of CWE-20, which addresses improper input validation, and can be mapped to ATT&CK techniques involving initial access through web delivery and execution of malicious content.
Organizations utilizing Oracle Fusion Middleware with Outside In Technology should implement immediate mitigations including network segmentation to limit access to affected systems, deployment of web application firewalls to filter malicious HTTP requests, and implementation of strict input validation controls. Regular updates to Oracle Fusion Middleware should be prioritized to ensure that patched versions are deployed across all affected environments. Additional protective measures include monitoring network traffic for suspicious HTTP requests containing malformed image data, implementing least privilege access controls for systems utilizing the SDK, and establishing incident response procedures to address potential exploitation attempts. The CVSS vector analysis confirms that this vulnerability's severity can be reduced when data processing occurs through non-network interfaces, emphasizing the importance of proper data handling protocols within applications that utilize this technology stack.