CVE-2016-0492: Medium severity oracle application testing suite vulnerability

Published Jan 21, 2016
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Application Testing Suite component in Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control 12.4.0.2 and 12.5.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Load Testing for Web Apps, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0488. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this is a directory traversal vulnerability in the isAllowedUrl function, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via directory traversal sequences following a URI entry that does not require authentication, as demonstrated by olt/Login.do/../../olt/UploadFileUpload.do.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle Application Testing Suite=12.4.0.2
Oracle Application Testing Suite=12.5.0.2

Event History

Jan 21, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0492?

CVE-2016-0492 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote attackers to impact confidentiality and integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0492?

To fix CVE-2016-0492, ensure that you are running an updated version of the Oracle Application Testing Suite beyond 12.5.0.2.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-0492?

CVE-2016-0492 affects Oracle Application Testing Suite versions 12.4.0.2 and 12.5.0.2.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2016-0492?

Organizations utilizing Oracle Enterprise Manager Grid Control with the specified versions of the Oracle Application Testing Suite are affected by CVE-2016-0492.

5

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-0492?

CVE-2016-0492 potentially allows remote attackers to execute attacks that affect data confidentiality and integrity.

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