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A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.2/12.2.0.1/18c/19c. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Java VM. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-2968. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.2/12.2.0.1/18c/19c (Database Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Java VM. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java VM, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java VM. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

The weakness was shared 07/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-2968. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-158073, VDB-158075, VDB-158076 and VDB-158077 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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• Database Software

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• Oracle

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• Database

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• 11.2.0.4
• 12.1.0.2
• 12.2.0.1
• 18c
• 19c

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• commercial

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