Multiple vulnerabilities in Oracle Secure Global Desktop

Published: 2021-07-20

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-2446 CVE-2021-2447
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Oracle Secure Global Desktop Client/Desktop applications / Virtualization software
Vendor	Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU55096

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2446

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Client component in Oracle Secure Global Desktop. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Secure Global Desktop: 5.6

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:oracle_secure_global_desktop:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.html?150

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 trick the victim to open a a specially crafted file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU55095