CVE-2021-2256: Critical severity oracle storage cloud software appliance vulnerability

Published Apr 22, 2021
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance product of Oracle Storage Gateway (component: Management Console). The supported version that is affected is Prior to 16.3.1.4.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance. While the vulnerability is in Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance. Note: Updating the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance to version 16.3.1.4.2 or later will address these vulnerabilities. Download the latest version of Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance from <a href=" https://www.oracle.com/downloads/cloud/oscsa-downloads.html">here. Refer to Document <a href="https://support.oracle.com/rstype=doc&id=2768897.1">2768897.1 for more details. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 10.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance<16.3.1.4.2

Event History

Apr 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:53 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2256?

CVE-2021-2256 is classified as an easily exploitable vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-2256?

To fix CVE-2021-2256, upgrade your Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance to version 16.3.1.4.2 or higher.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2021-2256?

CVE-2021-2256 affects all versions of Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance prior to 16.3.1.4.2.

4

Can CVE-2021-2256 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-2256 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP.

5

What components of Oracle are impacted by CVE-2021-2256?

CVE-2021-2256 impacts the Management Console component of the Oracle Storage Cloud Software Appliance.

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