#VU36510 Input validation error in Identity Manager - CVE-2018-3179

Vulnerability identifier: #VU36510

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3179

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

Vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Advanced Console). Supported versions that are affected are 11.1.2.3.0 and 12.2.1.3.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Identity Manager. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Identity Manager, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Identity Manager accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle Identity Manager. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:L).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Identity Manager: 11.1.2.3.0 - 12.2.1.3.0

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105636

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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.