VDB-153291 · CVE-2016-10251 · BID 97584

Oracle Database 12.1.0.2 Oracle Multimedia integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database 12.1.0.2. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Oracle Multimedia. Performing a manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-10251. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle Database 12.1.0.2 (Database Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component Oracle Multimedia. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 04/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-10251. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176009 (Debian Security Update for jasper (DSA 3827-1)).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 97584†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-98134, VDB-153686, VDB-153290 and VDB-153293. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

Oracle

Name

Database

Version

12.1.0.2

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

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04/15/2020 +1130 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2020
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2016-10251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-10251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-153291
SecurityFocus: 97584

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2020 12:41
Updated: 05/08/2025 11:36
Changes: 04/15/2020 12:41 (70), 05/20/2024 08:25 (20), 09/16/2024 22:54 (2), 05/08/2025 11:36 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:485:103

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