Oracle Database Server Vulnerability in Enterprise Edition
CVE-2020-2978
Key Information:
- Vendor
Oracle
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 15 July 2020
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What is CVE-2020-2978?
A vulnerability in the Oracle Database - Enterprise Edition component allows attackers with DBA role privileges and network access via Oracle Net to exploit weaknesses in the system. Affected versions include 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c, and 19c. This flaw can lead to unauthorized updates, insertions, or deletions of sensitive data within the database, posing serious risks to data integrity and security. Awareness of this vulnerability is crucial for organizations using these versions to enhance their cybersecurity measures.
Affected Version(s)
Oracle Database 12.1.0.2
Oracle Database 12.2.0.1
Oracle Database 18c
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.