CVE-2024-20915 in Application Object Library
Summary
by MITRE • 02/17/2024
Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Login - SSO). Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.3-12.2.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Application Object Library. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 08/30/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-20915 resides within the Oracle Application Object Library component of Oracle E-Business Suite, specifically within the Login - SSO functionality. This issue affects versions 12.2.3 through 12.2.13, representing a significant portion of the Oracle E-Business Suite ecosystem that organizations rely upon for enterprise resource planning and business applications. The vulnerability manifests as a weakness in the single sign-on authentication mechanism that governs user access to the application object library, creating an exploitable entry point for malicious actors seeking unauthorized system access.
The technical flaw exploits a lack of proper authentication controls within the SSO framework, allowing unauthenticated attackers to leverage network access through HTTP protocols to compromise the targeted component. This represents a critical architectural weakness where the system fails to adequately validate user credentials or session authenticity before granting access to application resources. The vulnerability's classification as easily exploitable indicates that minimal technical skill or resources are required to execute successful attacks, making it particularly dangerous in environments where network exposure is common. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects the moderate severity of the availability impact, with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L indicating network-based exploitation with low attack complexity, no privilege requirements, and no user interaction needed.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple unauthorized access attempts, as successful exploitation can result in partial denial of service conditions that compromise the availability of the Oracle Application Object Library. This partial DOS capability means that while the entire system may not crash completely, critical functionalities within the application object library could become inaccessible to legitimate users, disrupting business operations and potentially affecting core enterprise processes. Organizations utilizing affected Oracle E-Business Suite versions face significant risk of service disruption and potential data accessibility issues. The vulnerability's impact is particularly concerning given that Oracle E-Business Suite components often serve as foundational systems for financial management, supply chain operations, and other mission-critical business functions.
Mitigation strategies for CVE-2024-20915 should prioritize immediate implementation of Oracle's security patches and updates as released through their official security bulletins. Organizations must also consider network-level controls including firewall rules that restrict HTTP access to the affected components and implement additional authentication layers beyond the default SSO mechanism. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-287 which addresses improper authentication issues, and from an ATT&CK perspective, represents a technique that could be categorized under initial access and privilege escalation domains. Network segmentation and monitoring solutions should be deployed to detect anomalous access patterns that might indicate exploitation attempts, while regular security assessments of Oracle E-Business Suite environments should be conducted to identify similar authentication weaknesses. Additionally, organizations should implement comprehensive incident response procedures specifically addressing potential SSO compromise scenarios to ensure rapid detection and remediation of exploitation attempts.