CVE-2008-2138: Medium severity oracle application server portal vulnerability

Published May 12, 2008
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Updated

Oracle Application Server (OracleAS) Portal 10g allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read the contents of /davportal/portal/ by sending a request containing a trailing "%0A" (encoded line feed), then using the session ID that is generated from that request. NOTE: as of 20080512, Oracle has not commented on the accuracy of this report.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oracle Application Server Portal=10g

Event History

May 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2138?

CVE-2008-2138 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2138?

To fix CVE-2008-2138, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for the Application Server Portal 10g.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2138?

CVE-2008-2138 specifically affects Oracle Application Server Portal version 10g.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-2138 enable?

CVE-2008-2138 enables remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and read unauthorized content.

5

Is CVE-2008-2138 a widespread vulnerability?

CVE-2008-2138 is a significant vulnerability, but its impact is limited to environments using Oracle Application Server Portal 10g.

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