Improper input validation in Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-2434
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU55182

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2434

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Application Service component in Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Web Applications Desktop Integrator: 12.1.3 - 12.2.10

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.html?504340


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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



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