Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 Scheduler privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2. This affects an unknown part of the component Scheduler. This manipulation causes privilege escalation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-4873. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Scheduler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Database Scheduler component in Oracle Database Server 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 related to Local.

The weakness was presented 10/20/2015 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2015 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-4873 since 06/24/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Required for exploitation is a single authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86576 (Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2015 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 19987 (Oracle Database October 2015 Security Update Multiple Vulnerabilities (CPUOCT2015)).

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 (86576), SecurityFocus (BID 77183†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53566†). See VDB-77628, VDB-78614, VDB-78643 and VDB-78622 for similar entries. 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: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 86576
Nessus Name: Oracle Database Multiple Vulnerabilities (October 2015 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 110180
OpenVAS Name: Oracle Database Server Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities -01 Jan16
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2015
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-4873 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4873
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78553
SecurityFocus: 77183 - Oracle Database Server CVE-2015-4873 Local Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1033883
Vulnerability Center: 53566 - [cpuoct2015-2367953-Database-Server] Oracle Database Remote Code Execution in Database Scheduler - CVE-2015-4873, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2015 12:52
Updated: 06/22/2022 11:44
Changes: 10/21/2015 12:52 (59), 04/07/2017 18:27 (15), 06/22/2022 11:36 (3), 06/22/2022 11:44 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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