VDB-112064 · CVE-2018-2569 · BID 102536

Oracle Java ME SDK 8.3 Installer access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Oracle Java ME SDK 8.3. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Installer. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-2569. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java ME SDK 8.3 (Programming Language Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown functionality of the component Installer. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 01/16/2018. The weakness was shared 01/18/2018 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-2569 since 12/15/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102536†). The entries VDB-68431, VDB-89667, VDB-92931 and VDB-95678 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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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: Himanshu Mehta
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-2569 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-2569
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-112064
SecurityFocus: 102536 - Oracle Java ME SDK CVE-2018-2569 Local Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040217

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2018 09:43
Updated: 01/31/2021 11:28
Changes: 01/18/2018 09:43 (73), 12/24/2019 16:06 (3), 01/31/2021 11:24 (3), 01/31/2021 11:28 (1)
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