#VU39129 Input validation error in Primavera Gateway - CVE-2017-3500

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39129

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 2.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:H/SI:N/SA:H/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3500

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Primavera Gateway
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

Vulnerability in the Primavera Gateway component of Oracle Primavera Products Suite (subcomponent: Primavera Desktop Integration). Supported versions that are affected are 1.0, 1.1, 14.2, 15.1, 15.2, 16.1 and 16.2. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Primavera Gateway. While the vulnerability is in Primavera Gateway, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Primavera Gateway accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Primavera Gateway. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.7 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:H).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Primavera Gateway: 1.0 - 16.2

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97881
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038289

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.