Vulnerability identifier: #VU9014

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10151

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Identity Manager
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the Oracle Identity Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Default Account). A remote attacker with network access via HTTP can compromise Oracle Identity Manager.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in takeover of Oracle Identity Manager.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Identity Manager: 11.1.1.7 - 12.2.1.3.0

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/ocom/groups/public/@otn/documents/webcontent/4016515.xml

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.