#VU41536 Input validation error in Identity Manager - CVE-2014-4509

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41536

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4509

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 read and manipulate data.

The MKDQUOTESAFE function in the Fan-out driver scripts in Fan-Out Platform Services in Novell Identity Manager (aka IDM) 4.0.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging eDirectory POSIX attribute changes to insert shell metacharacters. Per: http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/77.html "CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')"

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Identity Manager: 4.0.2

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External links
https://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=5XLmBl54_Rg~
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68139

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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.