VDB-218719 · CVE-2021-36770 · Nessus 252220

Oracle Middleware Common Libraries and Tools 12.2.1.4.0 Third Party Patch uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Oracle Middleware Common Libraries and Tools 12.2.1.4.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Third Party Patch. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-36770. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle Middleware Common Libraries and Tools 12.2.1.4.0 (Middleware). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Third Party Patch. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 01/17/2023 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2023. It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-36770. 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 attack technique deployed by this issue is T1574 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 252220 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-36770), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (252220). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Middleware

Vendor

Oracle

Name

Middleware Common Libraries and Tools

Version

12.2.1.4.0

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 252220
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2021-36770

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

07/17/2021 🔍
01/17/2023 +549 days 🔍
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01/18/2023 +1 days 🔍
11/04/2025 +1021 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2023
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-36770 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-36770
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-218719

Entryinfo

Created: 01/18/2023 07:28
Updated: 11/04/2025 06:42
Changes: 01/18/2023 07:28 (38), 02/13/2023 10:10 (3), 02/13/2023 10:17 (1), 08/19/2025 16:19 (17), 11/04/2025 06:42 (18)
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