#VU186 Security restrictions bypass in ILOM - CVE-2016-5445

Vulnerability identifier: #VU186

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5445

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ILOM
Server applications / Remote management servers, RDP, SSH

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access and modify data on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in ILOM Authentication component. A remote attacker can partially access data, partially modify data, and partially deny service by exploiting a flaw in the ILOM Authentication component.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in modification of system information and devial of services.

Mitigation
The vendor has issued a fix as part of the July 2016 Oracle Critical Patch Update.

Vulnerable software versions

ILOM: 3.0 - 3.2

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2016-2881720.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.