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CVE-2016-3533

4.7 · MEDIUM

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge Management component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, and 12.2.5 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via…

Published Jul 21, 2016EPSS 1.97%

Overview

CVE-2016-3533 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 21, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Knowledge Management component in Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1.1, 12.1.2, 12.1.3, 12.2.3, 12.2.4, and 12.2.5 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via vectors related to Search. NOTE: the previous information is from the July 2016 CPU. Oracle has not commented on third-party claims that this issue involves multiple open redirect vulnerabilities, which allow remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3533?

CVE-2016-3533 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 21, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-3533?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.7, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-3533?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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