What is the severity of CVE-2024-21242?

CVE-2024-21242 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a significant risk due to its low privilege requirements.

How do I fix CVE-2024-21242?

To remediate CVE-2024-21242, it's advised to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for affected XML Database versions.

Which versions of Oracle XML Database are affected by CVE-2024-21242?

The affected versions are Oracle XML Database 19.3 to 19.24, 21.3 to 21.15, and 23.4 to 23.5.

Who can exploit CVE-2024-21242?

CVE-2024-21242 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have the Create Session privilege and network access via HTTP.

What component is involved in CVE-2024-21242?

CVE-2024-21242 is a vulnerability in the XML Database component of the Oracle Database Server.

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CVE-2024-21242

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3.5

15/10/2024

5/11/2024

CVE-2024-21242

First published: Tue Oct 15 2024(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the XML Database component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.24, 21.3-21.15 and 23.4-23.5. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via HTTP to compromise XML Database. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of XML Database. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Oracle XML Database	>19.3<=19.24
Oracle XML Database	>21.3<=21.15
Oracle XML Database	=23.4
Oracle XML Database	=23.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21242?
CVE-2024-21242 is an easily exploitable vulnerability that poses a significant risk due to its low privilege requirements.
How do I fix CVE-2024-21242?
To remediate CVE-2024-21242, it's advised to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for affected XML Database versions.
Which versions of Oracle XML Database are affected by CVE-2024-21242?
The affected versions are Oracle XML Database 19.3 to 19.24, 21.3 to 21.15, and 23.4 to 23.5.
Who can exploit CVE-2024-21242?
CVE-2024-21242 can be exploited by low privileged attackers who have the Create Session privilege and network access via HTTP.
What component is involved in CVE-2024-21242?
CVE-2024-21242 is a vulnerability in the XML Database component of the Oracle Database Server.

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