ZDI-21-885: Oracle Business Intelligence BIRemotingServlet Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Oracle Business Intelligence. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within BIRemotingServlet. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of Administrator.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ORACLE Business Intelligence

Event History

Jan 19, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·06:26 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-21-885?

The severity of ZDI-21-885 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution without authentication.

2

How do I fix ZDI-21-885?

To fix ZDI-21-885, install the latest security patch provided by Oracle for Business Intelligence.

3

What software is affected by ZDI-21-885?

ZDI-21-885 affects Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition installations.

4

Is authentication required to exploit ZDI-21-885?

No, authentication is not required to exploit ZDI-21-885, making it particularly dangerous.

5

What type of vulnerability is ZDI-21-885?

ZDI-21-885 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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