CVE-2016-3479: High severity oracle database vulnerability
Published Jul 21, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Portable Clusterware component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2 allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Oracle Database=11.2.0.4
Oracle Database=12.1.0.2
Remediation
Event History
Jul 21, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3479?
CVE-2016-3479 has a high severity rating due to its potential impact on availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-3479?
To fix CVE-2016-3479, you should apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for affected versions.
3
Which versions of Oracle Database are affected by CVE-2016-3479?
CVE-2016-3479 affects Oracle Database versions 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2.
4
Can CVE-2016-3479 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-3479 can be exploited by remote attackers under certain circumstances.
5
What components of Oracle Database does CVE-2016-3479 affect?
CVE-2016-3479 affects the Portable Clusterware component of the Oracle Database.