Oracle Database Server Vulnerability in Enterprise Edition
CVE-2020-2978

4.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Oracle
Status
Oracle Database
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 July 2020

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

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.

CVE-2020-2978
Created by emad-almousa

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html
https://databasesecurityninja.wordpress.com/2020/12/01/cv...
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172183/Oracle-RMAN-M...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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