CVE-2013-5791: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 16, 2013
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Outside In Technology component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.4.0 and 8.4.1 allows context-dependent attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Outside In Filters. NOTE: the previous information is from the October 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a third party that the issue is a stack-based buffer overflow in the Microsoft Access 1.x parser in vsacs.dll before 8.4.0.108 and before 8.4.1.52, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long field (aka column) name.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle Fusion Middleware=8.4
Oracle Fusion Middleware=8.4.1

Event History

Oct 16, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5791?

The severity of CVE-2013-5791 is not explicitly defined, but it allows context-dependent attackers to impact the availability of affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5791?

To fix CVE-2013-5791, users should update to the latest version of Oracle Fusion Middleware provided by Oracle that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Oracle Fusion Middleware are affected by CVE-2013-5791?

CVE-2013-5791 affects Oracle Fusion Middleware versions 8.4.0 and 8.4.1.

4

Can CVE-2013-5791 lead to a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2013-5791 has the potential to affect the availability of the system, which could lead to a denial of service.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5791?

No specific workarounds are documented for CVE-2013-5791, hence applying the relevant updates is recommended.

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