CVE-2023-21829: Medium severity oracle database vulnerability

Published Jan 17, 2023

Updated

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19c and 21c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database RDBMS Security. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Database RDBMS Security accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Database RDBMS Security accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N).

Affected Software

2 affected components

Oracle Database=19c

Oracle Database=21c

Remediation

Patch Available

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html

Event History

Jan 17, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:35 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:35 PM

DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21829?

The severity of CVE-2023-21829 is medium with a severity value of 6.3.

Which versions of Oracle Database Server are affected by CVE-2023-21829?

Oracle Database Server versions 19c and 21c are affected by CVE-2023-21829.

How can a low privileged attacker exploit CVE-2023-21829?

A low privileged attacker with Create Session privilege can exploit CVE-2023-21829 through Oracle Net with network access.

What action should I take to mitigate CVE-2023-21829?

Apply the necessary security patches provided by Oracle to mitigate CVE-2023-21829.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21829?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21829 on the Oracle website: https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2023.html