Oracle Data Quality LoaderWizard ActiveX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Oracle Data Quality. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the TSS12.LoaderWizard.lwctrl ActiveX control. The issue lies in the failure to properly initialize values leading to a use-after-free condition. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the current process.
Additional Details
Oracle has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2014-1972952.html
Disclosure Timeline
- 2013-11-06 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2014-04-21 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
Andrea Micalizzi aka rgod
