CVE-2020-2527: Medium severity Oracle Database Server vulnerability

Published Jan 15, 2020
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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, 18c and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Index, Create Table 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 4.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Affected Software

4 affected components
Oracle Database Server=12.1.0.2
Oracle Database Server=12.2.0.1
Oracle Database Server=18c
Oracle Database Server=19c

Event History

Jan 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:33 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-2527?

CVE-2020-2527 is a vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server.

2

Which versions of Oracle Database Server are affected by CVE-2020-2527?

Versions 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c of Oracle Database Server are affected by CVE-2020-2527.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-2527?

The severity of CVE-2020-2527 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.1.

4

How can CVE-2020-2527 be exploited?

CVE-2020-2527 can be exploited by a high privileged attacker with Create Index and Create Table privileges and network access via OracleNet.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-2527?

Yes, Oracle has provided a fix for CVE-2020-2527. Please refer to the Oracle Security Advisory for more information.

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