Improper input validation in Oracle Security Service

Published: 2020-01-14 | Updated: 2020-02-07

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	1
CVE-ID	CVE-2020-2545
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Oracle Security Service Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor	Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU25068

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2545

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the SSL API component in Oracle Security Service. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform service disruption.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Security Service: 11.1.1.9.0 - 12.2.1.3.0

External links

http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.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.