Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 Java VM privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Java VM. Performing a manipulation results in privilege escalation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-4796. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4/12.1.0.1/12.1.0.2 (Database Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component Java VM. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/20/2015 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2015 as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-4796 since 06/24/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not 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 19989 (Oracle Database October 2015 Patch Set Update (PSU) 12.1.0.2.5 Not Installed (Patch 21359755)).

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 77193†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53568†). Similar entries are available at VDB-77628, VDB-78614, VDB-78643 and VDB-78622. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Privilege escalation
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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-2015-4796 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-4796
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78555
SecurityFocus: 77193 - Oracle Database Server CVE-2015-4796 Remote Security Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1033883
Vulnerability Center: 53568 - [cpuoct2015-2367953-Database-Server] Oracle Database on Windows Remote Code Execution in Java VM - CVE-2015-4796, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/21/2015 12:52
Updated: 06/22/2022 12:13
Changes: 10/21/2015 12:52 (57), 04/07/2017 18:27 (16), 06/22/2022 12:06 (4), 06/22/2022 12:13 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:535:103

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