Oracle HTTP Server (Jul 2023 CPU)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 178623

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Synopsis

The remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Description

The version of Oracle HTTP Server installed on the remote host are affected by multiple vulnerabilities as referenced in the Jul 2023 CPU advisory.

- Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: Thirdparty (LibExpat)). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Oracle HTTP Server. (CVE-2022-43680)

- Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: SSL Module (cURL)) . The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle HTTP Server accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle HTTP Server accessible data. (CVE-2023-23914)

- Vulnerability in the Oracle HTTP Server product of Oracle Fusion Middleware (component: SSL Module (Apache HTTP Server)). The supported version that is affected is 12.2.1.4.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTPS to compromise Oracle HTTP Server. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle HTTP Server. (CVE-2023-25690)

Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.

Solution

Apply the appropriate patch according to the July 2023 Oracle Critical Patch Update advisory.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 178623

File Name: oracle_http_server_cpu_jul_2023.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: windows, macosx, unix

Family: Web Servers

Published: 7/20/2023

Updated: 1/18/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2023-25690

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 9.8

Temporal Score: 8.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:P/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:fusion_middleware, cpe:/a:oracle:http_server

Required KB Items: Oracle/OHS/Installed

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/18/2023

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/3/2023

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2022-43680, CVE-2023-23914, CVE-2023-23915, CVE-2023-23916, CVE-2023-25690

IAVA: 2023-A-0365-S, 2023-A-0558, 2023-A-0560-S

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