CVE-2016-5579: 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-2016-5578, 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-2016-5579?

CVE-2016-5579 is considered to have a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5579?

To fix CVE-2016-5579, update your Oracle Outside In Technology to the latest version provided by Oracle.

What versions are affected by CVE-2016-5579?

CVE-2016-5579 affects Oracle Outside In Technology versions 8.4.0, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, and 8.5.3.

Can CVE-2016-5579 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5579 can be exploited by remote attackers, impacting the application's security.

Is CVE-2016-5579 related to any other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2016-5579 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-5558, affecting the same Oracle Outside In Technology component.