Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0 SSL Module out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0. Impacted is an unknown function of the component SSL Module. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-23943. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle HTTP Server 12.2.1.3.0/12.2.1.4.0 (Web Server). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component SSL Module. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 10/19/2022 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2022. The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2022-23943. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/11/2025).

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 247826 (TencentOS Server 2: httpd (TSSA-2025:0526)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (247826). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 247826
Nessus Name: TencentOS Server 2: httpd (TSSA-2025:0526)

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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01/25/2022 🔍
10/19/2022 +266 days 🔍
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08/11/2025 +1027 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2022
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-23943 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-23943
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-211524

Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2022 08:30
Updated: 08/11/2025 22:43
Changes: 10/19/2022 08:30 (38), 11/14/2022 01:30 (2), 11/14/2022 01:38 (19), 05/01/2025 20:18 (15), 08/11/2025 22:43 (2)
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