Vulnerability identifier: #VU52581

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.