#VU26906 Improper input validation in Oracle Database Server - CVE-2016-10251

Vulnerability identifier: #VU26906

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10251

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Database Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Oracle Multimedia in Oracle Database Server. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Database Server: 12.1.0.2

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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