Security restrictions bypass in Oracle Identity Manager

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU9014

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10151

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the Oracle Identity Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Default Account). A remote attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle Identity Manager.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in takeover of Oracle Identity Manager.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Identity Manager: 11.1.1.7 - 12.2.1.3.0

External links

http://www.oracle.com/ocom/groups/public/@otn/documents/webcontent/4016515.xml

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

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.