Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.2 XML Database information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.2. Affected is an unknown function of the component XML Database. Such manipulation leads to information disclosure. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-10261. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.2 (Database Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the component XML Database. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. Impacted is confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 10/17/2017. The weakness was presented 10/19/2017 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-10261 since 06/21/2017. The attack needs to be approached locally. The requirement for exploitation is a simple authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103971 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2017 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 20052 (Oracle Database October 2017 Patch Set Update (PSU) 11.2.0.4.171017 Not Installed (Patch 26636315)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (103971) and SecurityFocus (BID 101344†). See VDB-21337, VDB-63776, VDB-90671 and VDB-96545 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 103971
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2017 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 802108
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Database Server Unspecified Vulnerability -01 July16
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2017
Researcher: Zakaria Amous
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-10261 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-10261
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108008
SecurityFocus: 101344 - Oracle Database Server CVE-2017-10261 Local Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039591

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2017 00:02
Updated: 01/17/2021 11:13
Changes: 10/20/2017 00:02 (86), 11/26/2019 09:16 (5), 01/17/2021 11:10 (3), 01/17/2021 11:13 (1)
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