CVE-2019-2940: Low 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 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 18c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Core RDBMS executes to compromise Core RDBMS. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Core RDBMS accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 2.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Affected Software

3 affected components

Oracle Database Server=12.1.0.2

Oracle Database Server=12.2.0.1

Oracle Database Server=18c

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 severity of CVE-2019-2940?

The severity of CVE-2019-2940 is low.

Which versions of Oracle Database Server are affected by CVE-2019-2940?

Versions 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, and 18c of Oracle Database Server are affected by CVE-2019-2940.

What privilege does an attacker need to exploit CVE-2019-2940?

An attacker with Create Session privilege can exploit CVE-2019-2940.

How can CVE-2019-2940 be exploited?

CVE-2019-2940 can be easily exploited by a high privileged attacker with logon access to the infrastructure where Core RDBMS executes.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2940?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-2940 in the Oracle Security Advisory CPUOct2019-5072832.