Improper input validation in Oracle Internet Expenses
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-0509 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Oracle Internet Expenses Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Oracle |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU81023
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0509
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the AP Web Utilities component in Oracle Internet Expenses. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOracle Internet Expenses: 11.5.10.2
External linkshttp://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2016.html?904653
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 trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
