CVE-2019-2939: Medium severity oracle database vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2019

Updated

Vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via OracleNet 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 read access to a subset of Core RDBMS accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.0 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Affected Software

3 affected components

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 for this Oracle Database Server vulnerability is CVE-2019-2939.

What component of Oracle Database Server is affected by this vulnerability?

The Core RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server is affected by this vulnerability.

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

The versions 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c of Oracle Database Server are affected by this vulnerability.

What privileges does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker needs Create Session privilege with network access via OracleNet to exploit this vulnerability.

How severe is this vulnerability?

This vulnerability has a severity rating of medium.