Improper input validation in Oracle Application Object Library



Published: 2020-10-28
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-14840
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Oracle Application Object Library
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU47969

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14840

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Diagnostics component in Oracle Application Object Library. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Application Object Library: 12.1.3 - 12.2.10

External links

http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html?62354


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.



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