CVE-2016-5577: High severity oracle outside in technology vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2016

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Outside In Technology component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 8.4.0 and 8.5.1 through 8.5.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to Outside In Filters, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5558, CVE-2016-5574, CVE-2016-5578, CVE-2016-5579, and CVE-2016-5588.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Oracle Outside In Technology=8.4.0

Oracle Outside In Technology=8.5.1

Oracle Outside In Technology=8.5.2

Oracle Outside In Technology=8.5.3

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2016-2881722.html

Event History

Oct 25, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5577?

CVE-2016-5577 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5577?

To mitigate CVE-2016-5577, users should upgrade to the latest version of Oracle Outside In Technology that patches this vulnerability.

What versions of Oracle Outside In Technology are affected by CVE-2016-5577?

CVE-2016-5577 affects Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.4.0, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, and 8.5.3.

Who is impacted by CVE-2016-5577?

Remote attackers can potentially exploit CVE-2016-5577 to compromise users of the affected versions of Oracle Outside In Technology.

What should I do if I cannot upgrade to fix CVE-2016-5577?

If an upgrade is not possible for CVE-2016-5577, it is advised to implement additional security measures such as network segmentation or access controls until a fix can be applied.