#VU17611 Input validation error in Oracle Outside In Technology - CVE-2018-18224

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17611

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-18224

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Outside In Technology
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error within the Outside In Filters ODA Module component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into sending a specially crafted request to the affected application and gain access to potentially sensitive information or trigger denial of service conditions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Outside In Technology: 8.5.3 - 8.5.4

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.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.