CVE-2021-2333: Medium severity oracle xml database vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2021
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Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle XML DB component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Alter User privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle XML DB. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle XML DB accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 4.9 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Oracle XML Database=12.1.0.2
Oracle XML Database=12.2.0.1
Oracle XML Database=19c

Event History

Jul 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:43 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-2333?

CVE-2021-2333 is a vulnerability in the Oracle XML DB component of Oracle Database Server that allows a high privileged attacker to compromise Oracle XML DB.

2

Which versions of Oracle Database Server are affected by CVE-2021-2333?

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

3

How severe is CVE-2021-2333?

CVE-2021-2333 has a severity score of 4.9, which is considered medium.

4

How can a high privileged attacker exploit CVE-2021-2333?

A high privileged attacker with Alter User privilege and network access via Oracle Net can exploit CVE-2021-2333.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-2333?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-2333 on the Oracle Security Alerts page: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2021.html

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