Oracle TimesTen evtdump Remote Format String Vulnerability
January 14th, 2009
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Oracle TimesTen. User interaction is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists in the evtdump CGI module, which is used to write to an internal log file. The parameter 'msg' does not properly sanitize format string tokens and can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
Additional Details
Oracle has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/critical-patch-updates/cpujan2009.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2008-04-07 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2009-01-14 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Joxean Koret
