#VU41790 Input validation error in Identity Manager - CVE-2014-2880

Vulnerability identifier: #VU41790

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2880

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

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.

Open redirect vulnerability in the Oracle Identity Manager component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 11.1.1.5, 11.1.1.7, 11.1.2.1, and 11.1.2.2 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the backUrl parameter in a changepwd action to identity/faces/firstlogin.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Identity Manager: 11.1.2.1.0

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External links
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/125992/Oracle-Identity-Manager-11g-R2-SP1-Unvalidated-Redirect.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32670
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html
https://www.osvdb.org/105384
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66615

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.