CVE-2021-2173: Medium severity oracle database vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2021

Updated

Vulnerability in the Recovery 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 DBA Level Account privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Recovery. While the vulnerability is in Recovery, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Recovery accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.1 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2021.html

Event History

Apr 22, 2021

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2173?

The severity of CVE-2021-2173 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.1.

Which versions of Oracle Database Server are affected by CVE-2021-2173?

The affected versions of Oracle Database Server are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-2173?

An attacker with DBA Level Account privilege and network access via Oracle Net can exploit CVE-2021-2173.

Is CVE-2021-2173 easily exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2021-2173 is an easily exploitable vulnerability.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-2173?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-2173 on the Oracle website and related security alerts.