#VU24468 Improper input validation in Oracle Communications Design Studio - CVE-2019-0227

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24468

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-0227

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Communications Design Studio
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Core (Apache Axis) component in Oracle Communications Design Studio. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Communications Design Studio: 7.3.4.3.0 - 7.4.1.1.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.