Denial of service in Oracle WebLogic Server



Published: 2017-04-24 | Updated: 2020-04-07
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-3506
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Oracle WebLogic Server
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Denial of service

EUVDB-ID: #VU9816

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3506

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Oracle WebLogic Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: WLS Security). A remote attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle WebLogic Server.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle WebLogic Server: 12.1.3.0.0 - 12.2.1.2

External links

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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