Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 SQLJ privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as very critical has been reported in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SQLJ. The manipulation leads to privilege escalation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2014-6455. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Database Server 11.1.0.7/11.2.0.3/11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 (Database Software). It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects an unknown code of the component SQLJ. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the SQLJ 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, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

The weakness was released 10/15/2014 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-6455 since 09/17/2014. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. A simple authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/22/2022).

We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 78540 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 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 19948 (Oracle Database October 2014 Security Update Multiple Vulnerabilities (CPUOCT2014)).

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 X-Force (97071), Tenable (78540), SecurityFocus (BID 70473†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46460†). krebsonsecurity.com is providing further details. Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-67525, VDB-67832, VDB-67831 and VDB-67806. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Privilege escalation
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 78540
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2014 CPU)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2014
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-6455 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-6455
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67841

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X-Force: 97071 - Oracle Database SQLJ unspecified, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 70473 - Oracle Database Server CVE-2014-6455 Remote Security Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 46460 - [cpuoct2014-1972960] Oracle Database Server Remote Code Execution via SQLJ Component - CVE-2014-6455, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2014 13:40
Updated: 02/22/2022 08:55
Changes: 10/15/2014 13:40 (67), 04/07/2017 18:27 (11), 02/22/2022 08:55 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:881:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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