#VU11598 Improper access control in PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools - CVE-2017-3547

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11598

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3547

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in the PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools component due to improper access control. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening specially crafted input, create, delete or modify critical data or all accessible data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools: 8.54 - 8.55

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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.