#VU52538 Improper input validation in Oracle Outside In Technology - CVE-2021-2240

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52538

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2240

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Outside In Technology
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Outside In Filters component in Oracle Outside In Technology. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to read and manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Outside In Technology: 8.5.5

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.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.