Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 JDBC memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component JDBC. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2016-3506. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 (Database Software). It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component JDBC. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the JDBC component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

The weakness was presented 07/19/2016 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-3506 since 03/17/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/06/2022).

We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 92522 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (July 2016 CPU) (FREAK)), 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 20016 (Oracle Database July 2016 Patch Set Update (PSU) 11.2.0.4.160719 Not Installed (Patch 23615381)).

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 (92522) and SecurityFocus (BID 91787†). See VDB-76354, VDB-78584, VDB-78603 and VDB-78601 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 92522
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (July 2016 CPU) (FREAK)
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OpenVAS ID: 110180
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Database Server Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities -01 Jan16
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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/17/2016 🔍
07/15/2016 +120 days 🔍
07/19/2016 +4 days 🔍
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07/21/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/06/2022 +2238 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2016
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-3506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-89863
SecurityFocus: 91787 - Oracle July 2016 Critical Patch Update Multiple Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1036363

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2016 11:30
Updated: 09/06/2022 17:43
Changes: 07/20/2016 11:30 (65), 04/07/2017 18:28 (14), 09/06/2022 17:36 (3), 09/06/2022 17:43 (1)
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