#VU8905 Improper access control in Oracle GlassFish Server


Published: 2017-10-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8905

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10393

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle GlassFish Server
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access potentially sensitive information and cause DoS condition.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Oracle GlassFish Server Web Container component. A remote attacker can partially read and modify arbitrary files and cause partial denial of service on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle GlassFish Server: 3.0.1 - 3.1.2


External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html


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.


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