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Oracle Application Server Internet Directory vulnerability

Vulnerability Note VU#376756

Original Release Date: 2005-10-21 | Last Revised: 2005-10-21

Overview

An unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Internet Directory may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to compromise system confidentiality and integrity.

Description

Oracle Internet Directory provides directory services, such as LDAP support, for the Oracle Application Server. There is an vulnerability in the Oracle Internet Directory. The details of this vulnerability are not clear. However, Oracle states this issue can allow an attacker to easily compromise system confidentiality and integrity.

This issue is identified as AS07 in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for October 2005.

Impact

A remote, unauthenticated attacker may be able to may be able gain access to, and modify sensitive information.

Solution

Apply updates

Apply the appropriate patch or upgrade as specified in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for October 2005.

Limit Access to Oracle Internet Directory

Block or restrict access to the Oracle Internet Directory on affected systems from untrusted networks such as the Internet. Sites, particularly those who are not able to apply the appropriate patches, are encouraged to consider implementing this workaround.

Vendor Information

376756
 

Oracle Corporation Affected

Updated:  October 21, 2005

Status

Affected

Vendor Statement

We have not received a statement from the vendor.

Vendor Information

The vendor has not provided us with any further information regarding this vulnerability.

Addendum

Please see http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/pdf/cpuoct2005.html.

If you have feedback, comments, or additional information about this vulnerability, please send us email.


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Acknowledgements

This document is based on information contained in the Oracle Critical Patch Update for October 2005.

This document was written by Jeff Gennari.

Other Information

CVE IDs: None
Severity Metric: 17.21
Date Public: 2005-10-18
Date First Published: 2005-10-21
Date Last Updated: 2005-10-21 17:50 UTC
Document Revision: 17

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