Denial of service in Oracle WebLogic Server

1) Denial of service

EUVDB-ID: #VU9815

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10271

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

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle_weblogic_server:12.1.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle_weblogic_server:12.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle_weblogic_server:12.2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.