CVE-2020-14840: Medium severity oracle application object library vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle Application Object Library product of Oracle E-Business Suite (component: Diagnostics). Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 - 12.2.10. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Application Object Library. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Application Object Library, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Application Object Library accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Oracle Application Object Library>=12.2.3<=12.2.10
Oracle Application Object Library=12.1.3

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-14840?

CVE-2020-14840 has been classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to compromise the Oracle Application Object Library.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-14840?

To mitigate CVE-2020-14840, users should apply the latest security patch provided by Oracle for affected versions of the Oracle Application Object Library.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14840?

CVE-2020-14840 affects Oracle Application Object Library versions 12.1.3 and 12.2.3 to 12.2.10.

4

Can CVE-2020-14840 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-14840 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

5

What component of Oracle E-Business Suite is impacted by CVE-2020-14840?

CVE-2020-14840 impacts the Diagnostics component of the Oracle Application Object Library in Oracle E-Business Suite.

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