Vulnerability identifier: #VU52581

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000061

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to read data or crash the application.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the XML Messaging (xmlSec) component in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools. A local non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read data or crash the application.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools: 8.56 - 8.58

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CPE

• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:peoplesoft_enterprise_peopletools:8.56:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?