Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.0 WLS-WebServices 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. It has been declared as critical. Affected is an unknown function of the component WLS-WebServices. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-5531. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0/12.1.3.0/12.2.1.0 (Application Server Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component WLS-WebServices. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was shared 10/19/2016 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2016 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-5531 since 06/16/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of 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 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 93730†). The entries VDB-4597, VDB-4598, VDB-79101 and VDB-80318 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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: 880027
OpenVAS Name: Oracle WebLogic Server Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities-01 July16
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2016
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-5531 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5531
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-92784
SecurityFocus: 93730 - Oracle Fusion Middleware CVE-2016-5531 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1037052

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/19/2016 10:22
Updated: 09/26/2022 16:39
Changes: 10/19/2016 10:22 (69), 05/15/2019 07:20 (12), 09/26/2022 16:39 (3)
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