#VU55156 Improper input validation in Essbase Analytic Provider Services - CVE-2021-2433

Vulnerability identifier: #VU55156

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-2433

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Essbase Analytic Provider Services
Web applications / Other software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Web Services component in Essbase Analytic Provider Services. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Essbase Analytic Provider Services: 11.1.2.4 - 21.2

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.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.