Data Store Vulnerability in Oracle Berkeley DB

CVE-2017-3605

What is CVE-2017-3605?

A vulnerability exists in the Data Store component of Oracle Berkeley DB, specifically affecting versions prior to 6.2.32. This issue allows an unauthenticated attacker with access to the infrastructure where the Data Store operates to potentially compromise it. Exploitation of this vulnerability necessitates human interaction from a user other than the attacker. Should the attack prove successful, it could lead to the takeover of the Data Store, risking the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data stored within.

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