Remote code execution in Oracle GoldenGate



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-14705
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Oracle GoldenGate
Server applications / Database software

Vendor Oracle

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU29960

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14705

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the Process Management in Oracle GoldenGate. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted TCP traffic to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle GoldenGate: 11.2.0.0.0 - 12.2.0.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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