VDB-99972 · CVE-2017-3540 · BID 97753

Oracle WebCenter Sites 11.1.1.8.0/12.2.1.0.0/12.2.1.1.0/12.2.1.2.0 Server access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Oracle WebCenter Sites 11.1.1.8.0/12.2.1.0.0/12.2.1.1.0/12.2.1.2.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Server. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-3540. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Oracle WebCenter Sites 11.1.1.8.0/12.2.1.0.0/12.2.1.1.0/12.2.1.2.0 (Content Management System). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 04/18/2017. The weakness was disclosed 04/19/2017 with CERT as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-3540 since 12/06/2016. 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 MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97753†). The entries VDB-95628, VDB-95669, VDB-95670 and VDB-95704 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2017
Organization: CERT
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-3540 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-3540
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99972
SecurityFocus: 97753 - Oracle WebCenter Sites CVE-2017-3540 Remote Security Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-3540 - Oracle - Fusion Middleware - Unspecified Issue
SecurityTracker: 1038291

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/19/2017 19:11
Updated: 12/01/2022 07:13
Changes: 04/19/2017 19:11 (71), 09/16/2020 11:03 (7), 12/01/2022 07:13 (5)
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