Oracle Database Application Express access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Application Express. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-2699. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle Database (Database Software) (version unknown). This affects an unknown function of the component Application Express. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity.

The bug was discovered 01/16/2018. The weakness was released 01/18/2018 by Egidio Romano (arma) as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-2699 since 12/15/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 106188 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2018 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 20059 (Oracle Database January 2018 Security Update Multiple Vulnerabilities (CPUJAN2018)).

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 (106188) and SecurityFocus (BID 102563†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-68431, VDB-89667, VDB-92931 and VDB-95678. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 106188
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2018 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 880144
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Database Server Application Express Component Unspecified Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/15/2017 🔍
01/16/2018 +32 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2018
Researcher: Egidio Romano (arma)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-2699 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-2699
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111951
SecurityFocus: 102563 - Oracle Application Express CVE-2018-2699 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040196

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2018 09:43
Updated: 06/29/2024 05:18
Changes: 01/18/2018 09:43 (85), 04/04/2020 17:10 (5), 01/30/2021 09:52 (3), 06/29/2024 05:18 (23)
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