CVE-2014-4293: Medium severity Oracle Database Server vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2014

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the JPublisher component in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4290, CVE-2014-4291, CVE-2014-4292, CVE-2014-4296, CVE-2014-4297, CVE-2014-4310, CVE-2014-6547, and CVE-2014-6477.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Oracle Database Server=11.1.0.7

Oracle Database Server=11.2.0.3

Oracle Database Server=11.2.0.4

Oracle Database Server=12.1.0.1

Oracle Database Server=12.1.0.2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2014-1972960.html

Event History

Oct 15, 2014

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:15 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:15 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-4293?

CVE-2014-4293 is classified with a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on confidentiality.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4293?

To mitigate CVE-2014-4293, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for affected database versions.

Which Oracle Database versions are affected by CVE-2014-4293?

CVE-2014-4293 affects Oracle Database Server versions 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4293?

CVE-2014-4293 is an information disclosure vulnerability allowing remote authenticated users to potentially affect confidentiality.

Can CVE-2014-4293 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-4293 can be exploited by remote authenticated users, making it critical to assess user permissions and apply mitigations.