VDB-158091 · CVE-2019-16943 · Nessus 236644

Oracle Database 12.2.0.1/18c/19c TFA input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Database 12.2.0.1/18c/19c and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component TFA. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-16943. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database 12.2.0.1/18c/19c (Database Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component TFA. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was released 07/15/2020 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-16943. The exploitability is told to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation needs additional levels of successful authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 236644 (Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0020: pki-core:10.6 (ALINUX3-SA-2021:0020)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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 Tenable (236644). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-142786, VDB-148899, VDB-148897 and VDB-153300. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

Oracle

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Database

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.6

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VulDB Temp Score: 0.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 236644
Nessus Name: Alibaba Cloud Linux 3 : 0020: pki-core:10.6 (ALINUX3-SA-2021:0020)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

09/29/2019 🔍
07/15/2020 +290 days 🔍
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07/16/2020 +1 days 🔍
05/19/2025 +1768 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July 2020
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-16943 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-16943
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-158091
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/16/2020 09:21
Updated: 05/19/2025 05:40
Changes: 07/16/2020 09:21 (68), 10/30/2020 20:00 (3), 05/19/2025 05:40 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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