CVE-2014-6563: Medium severity oracle database vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2014

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java VM 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-2014-4294, CVE-2014-4295, and CVE-2014-6538.

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-2014-6563?

CVE-2014-6563 is considered to allow remote authenticated users to affect the confidentiality of the system.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6563?

To fix CVE-2014-6563, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected database versions.

Which versions of Oracle Database are affected by CVE-2014-6563?

CVE-2014-6563 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 can exploit CVE-2014-6563?

CVE-2014-6563 can be exploited by remote authenticated users with access to the Java VM component of the Oracle Database.

Is CVE-2014-6563 related to other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2014-6563 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4294, CVE-2014-4295, and CVE-2014-6538.