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Fusion MiddlewareApplication · Oracle

CVE-2014-2481

MEDIUM · 6.8 CVSS v2.0 Published 2014-07-17
Mitigation only
No fix yet — a mitigation exists. There is no fixed release. A documented workaround reduces exposure in the meantime.
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77/100
Remediation priority · High
Remotely reachable No privileges Zero-click

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle WebLogic Server component in Oracle Fusion Middleware 10.0.2.0, 10.3.6.0, 12.1.1.0, and 12.1.2.0 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-2480.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · moderate confidence

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic Server affecting versions 10.0.2.0, 10.3.6.0, 12.1.1.0, and 12.1.2.0. Allows remote attackers to impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. Rated CVSS 6.8 (Medium).

MitigationApply Oracle Critical Patch Update addressing CVE-2014-2481, or upgrade to a patched version of WebLogic Server. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement network segmentation and restrict administrative access as compensating controls.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
Fusion MiddlewareApplication
Affected:= 10.0.2= 10.3.6= 12.1.1= 12.1.2.0.0

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Network
Complexity
M
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Identify WebLogic Server installation
    Check for WebLogic Server installation by looking for the BEA_HOME environment variable, or locate the installation directory (typically $BEA_HOME/wlserver_10.3 or similar). On Windows, check Program Files for Oracle or BEA directories.
    Affected if WebLogic Server is installed and version matches 10.0.2.0, 10.3.6.0, 12.1.1.0, or 12.1.2.0 exactly
  2. Determine the installed WebLogic version
    Check the file $BEA_HOME/wlserver_10.3/server/lib/version.txt (path varies by version). Alternatively, access the WebLogic Administration Console and view the 'About WebLogic Server' page, or run: java -jar $BEA_HOME/wlserver_10.3/server/lib/weblogic.jar 2>&1 | head -20
    Affected if The installed version is exactly 10.0.2.0, 10.3.6.0, 12.1.1.0, or 12.1.2.0 as listed in the affected versions
  3. Verify if the Administration Console is network-accessible
    Check if the WebLogic Administration Console port (default 7001 for console, or configured port) is open to network access. Use 'netstat -an | grep 7001' or scan the environment for open console ports.
    Affected if The WebLogic Administration Console is accessible from untrusted networks (remote attack vector applies)
  4. Check for enabled T3/IIOP protocols
    Examine the WebLogic Server configuration in the Administration Console under 'Servers' > 'Protocols'. T3 and IIOP are often enabled by default. Review config.xml or the domain configuration for <server> entries with <enabled>true</enabled> for these protocols.
    Affected if T3 or IIOP protocols are enabled, as these are common vectors for exploiting WebLogic vulnerabilities

Your environment is affected if Oracle WebLogic Server is installed and the exact installed version is 10.0.2.0, 10.3.6.0, 12.1.1.0, or 12.1.2.0, with network-accessible administration interfaces or enabled T3/IIOP protocols.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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From vendor data
Mitigation available No clean upgrade yet — mitigate in the meantime
Mitigation

Apply Oracle Critical Patch Update addressing CVE-2014-2481, or upgrade to a patched version of WebLogic Server. If immediate patching is not feasible, implement network segmentation and restrict administrative access as compensating controls.

Fix this in Fusion Middleware Scoped from the published advisory
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.

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