Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-2956

First published: Wed Oct 16 2019(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Core RDBMS (jackson-databind) component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Core RDBMS (jackson-databind). Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Core RDBMS (jackson-databind). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Database Server=12.1.0.2
Oracle Database Server=12.2.0.1
Oracle Database Server=18c
Oracle Database Server=19c

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2019-2956?

    CVE-2019-2956 is a vulnerability in the Core RDBMS (jackson-databind) component of Oracle Database Server.

  • Which versions of Oracle Database Server are affected by CVE-2019-2956?

    Oracle Database Server versions 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c are affected by CVE-2019-2956.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-2956?

    The severity of CVE-2019-2956 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.7.

  • How can CVE-2019-2956 be exploited?

    CVE-2019-2956 can be easily exploited by a low privileged attacker with Create Session privilege and network access via multiple protocols.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-2956?

    You can find more information about CVE-2019-2956 in the Oracle security advisory: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2019-5072832.html

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