#VU11596 Improper access control in Oracle Fusion Middleware - CVE-2017-3625

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11596

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3625

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Fusion Middleware
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Oracle WebCenter Content component due to improper access control. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening specially crafted input, gain access to critical data or complete access to all accessible data as well as unauthorized update and insert or delete arbitrary files.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Fusion Middleware: 11.1.1.7.0 - 12.2.1.2.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.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.