ZDI-10-123: Oracle Secure Backup Administration Authentication Bypass Vulnerability http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-123 July 13, 2010 -- CVSS: 10, (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) -- Affected Vendors: Oracle -- Affected Products: Oracle Secure Backup -- Vulnerability Details: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of Oracle Secure Backup. The specific flaw exists within the register globals emulation layer which allows attackers to specify values for arbitrary program variables. When specific parameters are specified via the URI it is possible for an attacker to bypass the authentication mechanism and reach functionality otherwise inaccessible without proper credentials. This can be leveraged by remote attackers to trigger what were post-auth vulnerabilities without valid credentials. -- Vendor Response: 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/cpujul2010.html -- Disclosure Timeline: 2009-10-28 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2010-07-13 - Coordinated public release of advisory -- Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by: * rgod -- About the Zero Day Initiative (ZDI): Established by TippingPoint, The Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) represents a best-of-breed model for rewarding security researchers for responsibly disclosing discovered vulnerabilities. Researchers interested in getting paid for their security research through the ZDI can find more information and sign-up at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com The ZDI is unique in how the acquired vulnerability information is used. TippingPoint does not re-sell the vulnerability details or any exploit code. Instead, upon notifying the affected product vendor, TippingPoint provides its customers with zero day protection through its intrusion prevention technology. Explicit details regarding the specifics of the vulnerability are not exposed to any parties until an official vendor patch is publicly available. Furthermore, with the altruistic aim of helping to secure a broader user base, TippingPoint provides this vulnerability information confidentially to security vendors (including competitors) who have a vulnerability protection or mitigation product. Our vulnerability disclosure policy is available online at: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/disclosure_policy/ Follow the ZDI on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thezdi _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/