CVE-2020-14580 in Communications Session Border Controller
Summary
by MITRE
Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Session Border Controller product of Oracle Communications Applications (component: System Admin). Supported versions that are affected are 8.1.0, 8.2.0 and 8.3.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via SSH to compromise Oracle Communications Session Border Controller. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Communications Session Border Controller, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Communications Session Border Controller accessible data as well as unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Communications Session Border Controller accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Communications Session Border Controller. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 10/31/2020
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2020-14580 affects the Oracle Communications Session Border Controller, specifically within its System Admin component. This issue impacts versions 8.1.0, 8.2.0, and 8.3.0 of the Oracle Communications Applications suite, representing a significant security weakness that could compromise the integrity and availability of critical communication infrastructure. The vulnerability operates under the Common Weakness Enumeration framework as CWE-284, which describes improper access control mechanisms that allow unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges or access restricted resources.
The technical flaw manifests through a combination of low privilege requirements and network-based exploitation via SSH protocol, making it particularly dangerous for environments where administrative access is exposed to untrusted networks. The vulnerability's CVSS score of 8.2 reflects its high severity, indicating that attackers with minimal privileges can potentially achieve complete system compromise. The attack vector requires network access via SSH and necessitates human interaction from users other than the attacker, suggesting that the exploitation might involve social engineering or targeted user manipulation rather than purely automated attacks.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond the immediate Session Border Controller, potentially affecting additional Oracle Communications products within the ecosystem. Successful exploitation could enable attackers to access critical data, modify or delete sensitive information, and perform unauthorized updates to system configurations. The vulnerability's ability to cause partial denial of service represents a significant availability concern that could disrupt communication services and compromise business continuity. The confidentiality impact is rated high, indicating that attackers could potentially access all accessible data within the system, while the integrity impact suggests unauthorized modification capabilities that could compromise system stability.
Mitigation strategies should prioritize immediate patching of affected versions to address the root cause of the vulnerability. Network segmentation and strict SSH access controls should be implemented to limit exposure, while monitoring systems should be enhanced to detect unusual administrative activities. The vulnerability's classification under the ATT&CK framework as a privilege escalation technique emphasizes the need for comprehensive access control measures and regular security assessments. Organizations should also consider implementing multi-factor authentication for administrative access and conducting regular penetration testing to identify similar weaknesses in their communication infrastructure. The combination of these protective measures addresses both the immediate threat posed by CVE-2020-14580 and helps establish a more robust security posture against similar vulnerabilities in the Oracle Communications ecosystem.