What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-2464.

What component of Oracle Linux is affected by this vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects the OSwatcher component of Oracle Linux.

Which versions of Oracle Linux are affected by this vulnerability?

The vulnerability affects versions 7 and 8 of Oracle Linux.

What is the severity of CVE-2021-2464?

The severity of CVE-2021-2464 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker with low privileges and access to the Oracle Linux infrastructure can exploit this vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-2464

high

7.8

24/9/2021

25/9/2024

CVE-2021-2464

First published: Fri Sep 24 2021(Updated: )

Vulnerability in Oracle Linux (component: OSwatcher). Supported versions that are affected are 7 and 8. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Linux executes to compromise Oracle Linux. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Linux. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle Engineered Systems Utilities	=12.1.0.2
Oracle Engineered Systems Utilities	=19c
Oracle Engineered Systems Utilities	=21c
Oracle Linux	=7
Oracle Linux	=8

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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-2464.
What component of Oracle Linux is affected by this vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects the OSwatcher component of Oracle Linux.
Which versions of Oracle Linux are affected by this vulnerability?
The vulnerability affects versions 7 and 8 of Oracle Linux.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-2464?
The severity of CVE-2021-2464 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker with low privileges and access to the Oracle Linux infrastructure can exploit this vulnerability.

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