Security restrictions bypass in Oracle Communications Applications

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU11991

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2756

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Oracle Communications Order and Service Management component of Oracle Communications Applications due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle Communications Order and Service Management accessible data and unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Communications Order and Service Management accessible data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Communications Order and Service Management: 7.2.4.3.0 - 7.3.5.0

External links

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.