CVE-2020-2981
First published: Wed Jul 15 2020(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Data Store component of Oracle Berkeley DB. The supported version that is affected is Prior to 18.1.40. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Data Store executes to compromise Data Store. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Data Store. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Berkeley DB | <18.1.40 |
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What is CVE-2020-2981?
CVE-2020-2981 is a vulnerability in the Data Store component of Oracle Berkeley DB that allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Data Store.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-2981?
CVE-2020-2981 has a severity rating of high.
Which version of Oracle Berkeley DB is affected by CVE-2020-2981?
Versions prior to 18.1.40 of Oracle Berkeley DB are affected by CVE-2020-2981.
How can CVE-2020-2981 be exploited?
CVE-2020-2981 is difficult to exploit but can be done by an unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Data Store executes.
How can I fix CVE-2020-2981?
To fix CVE-2020-2981, update Oracle Berkeley DB to version 18.1.40 or later.
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