Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.2/12.2.0.1/18 Java VM access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.2/12.2.0.1/18. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Java VM. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-3110. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.2/12.2.0.1/18 (Database Software). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Java VM. 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, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability was discovered in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 18. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Java VM. While the vulnerability is in Java VM, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java VM. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.9 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

The bug was discovered 08/10/2018. The weakness was presented 08/10/2018 with Oracle as alert-cve-2018-3110-5032149 as confirmed security alert advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-3110 since 12/14/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/01/2023). This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project. The advisory points out:

This Security Alert addresses an Oracle Database vulnerability in versions 11.2.0.4 and 12.2.0.1 on Windows. CVE-2018-3110 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.9, and can result in complete compromise of the Oracle Database and shell access to the underlying server. CVE-2018-3110 also affects Oracle Database version 12.1.0.2 on Windows as well as Oracle Database on Linux and Unix, however patches for those versions and platforms were included in the July 2018 CPU.

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111219 (Oracle Database Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (July 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 20086 (Oracle Database July 2018 Patch Set Update (PSU) 12.1.0.2.180717 Not Installed (Patch 28317232)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. The security alert advisory contains the following remark:

If you are running Oracle Database versions 11.2.0.4 and 12.2.0.1 on Windows, please apply the patches indicated below. If you are running version 12.1.0.2 on Windows or any version of the database on Linux or Unix and have not yet applied the July 2018 CPU, please do so. Due to the nature of this vulnerability, Oracle strongly recommends that customers take action without delay.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (111219) and SecurityFocus (BID 105056†). See VDB-112877, VDB-116685, VDB-116621 and VDB-116594 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Nessus ID: 111219
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (July 2018 CPU)
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Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: alert-cve-2018-3110-5032149
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-3110 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-3110
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-122778
SecurityFocus: 105056 - Oracle Database Server CVE-2018-3110 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1041532

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Created: 08/11/2018 06:55
Updated: 05/01/2023 12:04
Changes: 08/11/2018 06:55 (91), 03/15/2020 08:35 (5), 05/01/2023 12:04 (4)
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Discussion

 DWNZ (+1)
8 years ago
Oracle's document says: This Security Alert contains 1 new security fix for the Oracle Database Server. This vulnerability is not remotely exploitable without authentication, i.e., may not be exploited over a network without requiring user credentials.

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