ZDI-09-059: Oracle Secure Backup Administration Server Multiple Command Injection Vulnerabilities http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-059 -- CVE ID: CVE-2009-1978 -- Affected Vendors: Oracle -- Affected Products: Oracle Secure Backup -- Vulnerability Details: This vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary commands on vulnerable installations of Oracle Secure Backup. User interaction is not required to exploit this vulnerability but an attacker must be authenticated. The specific flaw exists in the handling of various variables to the script property_box.php used in the administration server running on port 443. Due to improper filtering of user data a specially crafted request could lead to arbitrary commands being executed under the credentials of the SYSTEM account. -- 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/cpuj ul2009.html -- Disclosure Timeline: 2009-03-26 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2009-08-18 - Coordinated Public Disclosure -- Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by: * Anonymous -- 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/
