Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.0/12.2.1.1 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.0/12.2.1.1. It has been classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2016-5535. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.0/12.2.1.1 (Application Server Software). This issue affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.3.6.0, 12.1.3.0, 12.2.1.0, and 12.2.1.1 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

The weakness was presented 10/19/2016 by Tenable Network Security with Tenable Network Security as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-5535 since 06/16/2016. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/26/2022).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 94290 (Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2016 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc. and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86497 (Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities (CPUOCT2016)).

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 (94290) and SecurityFocus (BID 93692†). See VDB-4597, VDB-4598, VDB-79101 and VDB-80318 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: 94290
Nessus Name: Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2016 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 902579
OpenVAS Name: Oracle WebLogic Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - Nov16
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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/16/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2016
Researcher: Tenable Network Security
Organization: Tenable Network Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-5535 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5535
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92783
SecurityFocus: 93692 - Oracle WebLogic Server CVE-2016-5535 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1037052

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2016 10:22
Updated: 09/26/2022 16:32
Changes: 10/19/2016 10:22 (67), 05/14/2019 12:06 (14), 09/26/2022 16:32 (3)
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