CVE-2014-4295 in Database Server
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java VM component in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-4294, CVE-2014-6538, and CVE-2014-6563.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/14/2024
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2014-4295 represents a critical security flaw within Oracle Database Server's Java Virtual Machine component, affecting multiple versions including 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2. This issue falls under the category of information disclosure vulnerabilities that specifically target the database's Java execution environment, creating potential pathways for unauthorized data access. The vulnerability's classification as unspecified indicates that the exact technical mechanism remains undisclosed, though it operates within the Java Virtual Machine framework that executes Java-based database components and stored procedures.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from the Java Virtual Machine's handling of certain operations within the Oracle Database environment, where authenticated users can potentially exploit weaknesses in the security model to compromise data confidentiality. The attack vector requires authentication to the database system, meaning that an attacker must first establish legitimate credentials before attempting exploitation. This authentication requirement provides some mitigation but does not eliminate the risk entirely, particularly in environments where privilege escalation or credential theft may occur. The vulnerability operates at the intersection of database security and Java runtime security, making it particularly challenging to detect and defend against.
The operational impact of CVE-2014-4295 extends beyond simple data theft, potentially enabling attackers to access sensitive information stored within the database that may include personally identifiable information, financial records, or proprietary business data. This vulnerability could facilitate data exfiltration attacks where attackers systematically extract confidential information without leaving obvious traces, making it particularly dangerous for organizations handling regulated data. The fact that this vulnerability operates through the Java Virtual Machine component means it could potentially affect database applications that rely heavily on Java-based stored procedures, triggers, or other Java-executed components. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability's mechanism suggests it may involve memory corruption, improper access controls, or other low-level security flaws within the JVM implementation.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigation strategies including applying the relevant Oracle database patches and updates, conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments of their database environments, and implementing network segmentation to limit access to database systems. The vulnerability's relationship to the broader Oracle security landscape indicates that similar issues may exist within the same component family, warranting additional security scrutiny. From a cybersecurity perspective, this vulnerability aligns with attack patterns described in the ATT&CK framework under the data exposure and privilege escalation domains, particularly when combined with other database vulnerabilities such as CVE-2014-4294 and CVE-2014-6538 that may provide complementary attack paths. The CWE reference for this vulnerability would likely fall under categories related to information exposure or improper access control within virtual machine implementations. Security teams should also consider implementing database activity monitoring and access control reviews to detect potential exploitation attempts, while ensuring that database administrators maintain least privilege access to prevent unauthorized data access through legitimate authenticated sessions.