CVE-2014-4298: Medium severity Oracle Database Server vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2014

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the SQLJ 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-2014-4299, CVE-2014-4300, CVE-2014-6452, CVE-2014-6454, and CVE-2014-6542.

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-2014-4298?

CVE-2014-4298 has a medium severity level as it allows remote authenticated users to potentially affect confidentiality.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4298?

To fix CVE-2014-4298, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Oracle for the affected database versions.

Which versions of Oracle Database are affected by CVE-2014-4298?

CVE-2014-4298 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.

Who are the potential attackers for CVE-2014-4298?

Remote authenticated users are the potential attackers for CVE-2014-4298, exploiting unknown vectors.

What is the impact of CVE-2014-4298 on confidentiality?

CVE-2014-4298 can lead to unauthorized disclosure of information, impacting the confidentiality of the data.