#VU62565 Improper input validation in OSS Support Tools - CVE-2022-21405

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62565

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21405

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
OSS Support Tools
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local privileged user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Oracle Explorer component in OSS Support Tools. A local privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

OSS Support Tools: 18.3

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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