CVE-2024-21066

4.2 · MEDIUM

Published Apr 16, 2024 oracle CWE-79 EPSS 0.25% (16th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-21066 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on April 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Vulnerability in the RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.22 and 21.3-21.13. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Authenticated User privilege with logon to the infrastructure where RDBMS executes to compromise RDBMS. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all RDBMS accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.2 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update database_server to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
oracle	database_server	19.3	Affected

References

Ref www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html Ref www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2024.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21066?

CVE-2024-21066 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting oracle database_server. It was published on April 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-21066?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-21066?

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