CVE-2022-21498: Medium severity oracle database vulnerability

Published Apr 19, 2022

Updated

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 19c and 21c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Procedure privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Affected Software

3 affected components

Oracle Database=12.1.0.2

Oracle Database=19c

Oracle Database=21c

Event History

Apr 19, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:38 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:38 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-21498?

CVE-2022-21498 is a vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server, affecting versions 12.1.0.2, 19c, and 21c.

How severe is CVE-2022-21498?

CVE-2022-21498 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-21498?

Oracle Database Server versions 12.1.0.2, 19c, and 21c are affected by CVE-2022-21498.

What is the impact of CVE-2022-21498?

CVE-2022-21498 allows a low privileged attacker with Create Procedure privilege and network access via multiple protocols to compromise the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server.

How can CVE-2022-21498 be exploited?

CVE-2022-21498 can be easily exploited by a low privileged attacker with Create Procedure privilege and network access via multiple protocols.