CVE-2018-3010 in Outside In Technology
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Outside In Technology component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Outside In Filters). 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 • 04/10/2023
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-3010 resides within Oracle Outside In Technology, a critical component of Oracle Fusion Middleware that functions as a suite of software development kits. This particular flaw exists within the Outside In Filters subcomponent and affects version 8.5.3 specifically. The vulnerability represents a significant security weakness that enables unauthenticated attackers to compromise the targeted technology through network-based HTTP access. The security implications extend beyond simple data access, as successful exploitation can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all data accessible through Oracle Outside In Technology. Additionally, attackers can potentially cause partial denial of service conditions that impact system availability.
The technical nature of this vulnerability requires a specific exploitation scenario where human interaction is necessary from a user other than the attacker, indicating that social engineering or user manipulation may be required to achieve successful compromise. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the category of those that depend on user behavior for exploitation, making it particularly concerning in enterprise environments where user interaction with potentially malicious content is common. The vulnerability's impact is measured by its CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, which reflects high confidentiality impact and low integrity impact with partial availability impact. The CVSS vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L) indicates network-based attack surface, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and requires user interaction, while the scope remains unchangeable.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability presents a substantial risk to organizations utilizing Oracle Fusion Middleware with Outside In Technology components, as it allows attackers to potentially access sensitive data and disrupt service availability. The fact that the protocol and CVSS score depend on the specific software implementation that uses Outside In Technology code means that organizations must carefully evaluate their entire software stack to understand the true impact of this vulnerability. The vulnerability's classification under CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) would typically align with weaknesses related to insufficient input validation or improper handling of network data, particularly in filter and processing components. Organizations implementing the affected version should consider the potential for data exfiltration and service disruption as primary concerns.
Security professionals should recognize this vulnerability as part of the broader attack surface that includes the MITRE ATT&CK framework's techniques related to initial access and credential access. The requirement for human interaction suggests potential mapping to techniques involving phishing or social engineering attacks that could lead to exploitation. Organizations should implement comprehensive monitoring of HTTP traffic to detect potential exploitation attempts and consider network segmentation to limit the potential impact of successful attacks. The recommended mitigations include immediate patching of the affected Oracle Outside In Technology version 8.5.3, implementation of network-based intrusion detection systems, and user education programs to reduce the risk of social engineering attacks that could facilitate exploitation. Additionally, organizations should consider disabling unnecessary HTTP access to the affected components and implementing proper access controls to limit potential damage from successful exploitation attempts.