Input validation error in Oracle Identity Manager

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU41790

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [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:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2880

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

Open redirect vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 11.1.1.5, 11.1.1.7, 11.1.2.1, and 11.1.2.2 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the backUrl parameter in a changepwd action to identity/faces/firstlogin.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Identity Manager: 11.1.2.1.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle_identity_manager:11.1.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125992/Oracle-Identity-Manager-11g-R2-SP1-Unvalidated-Redirect.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32670
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html
https://www.osvdb.org/105384
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66615

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

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.