CVE-2019-2909: Medium severity oracle database vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2019

Updated

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. While the vulnerability is in Java VM, 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 Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.8 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Affected Software

5 affected components

Oracle Database Server=11.2.0.4

Oracle Database Server=12.1.0.2

Oracle Database Server=12.2.0.1

Oracle Database Server=18c

Oracle Database Server=19c

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html

Event History

Oct 16, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:40 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:40 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Oracle Database Server vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2019-2909.

Which versions of Oracle Database Server are affected by this vulnerability?

The affected versions are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c.

What is the severity of CVE-2019-2909?

The severity of CVE-2019-2909 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.8.

How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols can compromise the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server.

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

You can find more information about this vulnerability on the Oracle website at http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html.