Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 JPublisher privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2. It has been declared as very critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component JPublisher. The manipulation results in privilege escalation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-6546. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 (Database Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component JPublisher. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the JPublisher component in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

The weakness was released 10/15/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-6546 since 09/17/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Required for exploitation is a authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 02/22/2022).

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 78540 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2014 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19948 (Oracle Database October 2014 Security Update Multiple Vulnerabilities (CPUOCT2014)).

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 X-Force (97066), Tenable (78540), SecurityFocus (BID 70453†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46454†). Further details are available at krebsonsecurity.com. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-67525, VDB-67832, VDB-67831 and VDB-67806. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privilege escalation
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Nessus ID: 78540
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2014 CPU)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-6546 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6546
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67836

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X-Force: 97066 - Oracle Database JPublisher unspecified, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 70453 - Oracle Database Server CVE-2014-6546 Remote Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 46454 - [cpuoct2014-1972960] Oracle Database Server Remote Code Execution via JPublisher Component - CVE-2014-6546, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 13:40
Updated: 02/22/2022 08:28
Changes: 10/15/2014 13:40 (70), 04/07/2017 18:27 (8), 02/22/2022 08:28 (2)
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