Oracle WebLogic JtaTransactionManager Deserialization of Untrusted Data Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

July 21st, 2016
ZDI-16-441 ZDI-CAN-3588

CVE ID

CVE-2016-3586

CVSS Score

7.5 AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors

Oracle

Affected Products

WebLogic

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Oracle WebLogic. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the use of JtaTransactionManager. It is possible to execute arbitrary commands upon deserialization. The attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the process.

Additional Details

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2016-04-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2016-07-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

Alvaro Munoz (@pwntester) & Christian Schneider (@cschneider4711)

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