#VU8908 Improper access control - CVE-2017-10055

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8908

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10055

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:

Vendor:

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Oracle iPlanet Web Server Admin Graphical User Interface component. A remote attacker can partially read and modify arbitrary files on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

: 7.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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