Oracle Database RDBMS Security Vulnerability: High Privilege Takeover Risk

CVE-2024-21184

What is CVE-2024-21184?

A security vulnerability exists in the Oracle Database RDBMS Security component that affects Oracle Database Server versions 19.3 to 19.23. This vulnerability can be easily exploited by an attacker with high privileges, specifically someone with Execute permissions on SYS.XS_DIAG. Through network access via Oracle Net, this flaw enables the attacker to compromise the Oracle Database RDBMS Security system. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to a complete takeover of the affected security components, highlighting significant concerns over database integrity and confidentiality.

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