CVE-2016-5578: 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-2016-5577, 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-2016-5578?

CVE-2016-5578 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5578?

To fix CVE-2016-5578, update the Oracle Outside In Technology to a version that has patched the vulnerability.

Which versions of Oracle Outside In Technology are affected by CVE-2016-5578?

CVE-2016-5578 affects Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.4.0, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, and 8.5.3.

What type of attacks can CVE-2016-5578 facilitate?

CVE-2016-5578 can facilitate remote attacks that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2016-5578?

There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2016-5578, so updating to a secure version is the recommended approach.