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CVE-2021-2234:
Oracle Database Server vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability (CVE-2021-2234) was identified in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server affecting versions 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c. This vulnerability was disclosed as part of Oracle's April 2021 Critical Patch Update (Oracle CPU).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as difficult to exploit and requires a low-privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Java VM. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (Integrity impacts) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N (Oracle CPU).
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java VM accessible data (Oracle CPU).
Mitigation and workarounds
Oracle has released security patches for affected versions (12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c) as part of the April 2021 Critical Patch Update. Oracle strongly recommends that customers apply Critical Patch Update security patches as soon as possible (Oracle CPU).
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