Vulnerability identifier: #VU71324

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21859

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Access Manager
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Authentication Engine component in Oracle Access Manager. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Access Manager: 12.2.1.4.0

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.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.