CVE-2018-2939: High severity oracle database vulnerability
Vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18.1 and 18.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Local Logon privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Core RDBMS executes to compromise Core RDBMS. While the vulnerability is in Core RDBMS, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Core RDBMS accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Core RDBMS. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.4 (Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2939?
CVE-2018-2939 is considered to have a high severity due to its ease of exploitability for low privileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2939?
To fix CVE-2018-2939, update your Oracle Database Server to the latest patch release as recommended by Oracle.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-2939?
CVE-2018-2939 affects Oracle Database versions 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18.1, and 18.2.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2018-2939?
Exploitation of CVE-2018-2939 could allow an attacker with local logon privileges to execute arbitrary commands in the Oracle Database.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-2939?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-2939; applying the security patch is the recommended mitigation.