CVE-2022-21596: High severity oracle database vulnerability

Published Oct 18, 2022

Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having DBA user privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Database - Advanced Queuing. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Affected Software

1 affected component

Oracle Database=19c

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html

Event History

Oct 18, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this Oracle Database vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Oracle Database vulnerability is CVE-2022-21596.

What component of Oracle Database Server is affected by this vulnerability?

The Advanced Queuing component of Oracle Database Server is affected by this vulnerability.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21596?

The severity of CVE-2022-21596 is high.

Which version of Oracle Database Server is affected by this vulnerability?

The 19c version of Oracle Database Server is affected by this vulnerability.

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker with DBA user privilege and network access via Oracle Net can exploit this vulnerability.

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, a fix is available for this vulnerability. Please refer to Oracle's security advisory for more information: [Link](https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2022.html)