#VU24423 Improper input validation in Oracle Database Server - CVE-2020-2568

Vulnerability identifier: #VU24423

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2568

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Database Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to manipulate or delete data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Oracle Applications DBA in Oracle Database Server. A local authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate or delete data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Database Server: 11.2.0.4 - 19c

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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