CVE-2014-6577 XML external entity in n/a
Authenticated attackers can exploit an XML External Entity vulnerability in Oracle Database to read data, scan ports, or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-6577?
CVE-2014-6577 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, published on 21 Jan 2015. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in the XML Developer's Kit for C component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2015 CPU. Oracle has not commented on the original researcher's claim that this is an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the XML parser, which allows attackers to conduct internal port scanning, perform SSRF attacks, or cause a denial of service via a crafted (1) http: or (2) ftp: URI.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-6577?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Database Server.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6577?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-6577 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-6577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-6577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Database Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h2vf-9r2m-chg4.