#VU11592 Improper access control in Oracle Fusion Middleware - CVE-2017-3230

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11592

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3230

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Fusion Middleware
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information, modify arbitrary data and cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Oracle Fusion Middleware MapViewer component due to improper access control. A remote attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information, create, delete or modify arbitrary data and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Fusion Middleware: 11.1.1.9.0 - 12.2.1.2.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

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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.