Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1 Core RDBMS privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1. Affected is an unknown function of the component Core RDBMS. Executing a manipulation can lead to privilege escalation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-2406. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Core RDBMS. 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:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7, 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, and 12.1.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to "Advisor" and "Select Any Dictionary" privileges.

The weakness was published 04/15/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-2406 since 03/13/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 05/11/2026).

As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 73576 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2014 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19887 (Oracle Database April 2014 Patch Set Update (PSU) 12.1.0.1.3 Not Installed (Patch 18031528)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (73576), SecurityFocus (BID 66884†), SecurityTracker (ID 1030092†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-44021†). Similar entries are available at VDB-12983, VDB-12982, VDB-12981 and VDB-12980. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privilege escalation
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Nessus ID: 73576
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (April 2014 CPU)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2406 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2406
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12880

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SecurityFocus: 66884 - Oracle Database CVE-2014-2408 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1030092 - Oracle Database Core RDBMS Bugs Let Remote Authenticated Users Gain Elevated Privileges
Vulnerability Center: 44021 - [cpuapr2014-1972952] Oracle Database Server on Windows Remote Code Execution in Core RDBMS via Oracle Net, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/16/2014 10:33
Updated: 05/11/2026 01:34
Changes: 04/16/2014 10:33 (66), 04/07/2017 18:26 (13), 06/16/2021 20:48 (2), 05/11/2026 01:34 (16)
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