CVE-2014-6542: Medium severity oracle database 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-2014-4298, CVE-2014-4299, CVE-2014-4300, CVE-2014-6452, and CVE-2014-6454.

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·10:03 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:03 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-6542?

CVE-2014-6542 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability that affects confidentiality.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6542?

To address CVE-2014-6542, upgrade to a patched version of Oracle Database that does not contain the vulnerability.

Which Oracle Database versions are affected by CVE-2014-6542?

CVE-2014-6542 impacts 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 can exploit CVE-2014-6542?

CVE-2014-6542 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to compromise confidentiality.

Is CVE-2014-6542 related to any other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2014-6542 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4298, CVE-2014-4299, CVE-2014-4300, and CVE-2014-6452.