#VU85455 Improper input validation in Audit Vault and Database Firewall - CVE-2024-20909

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85455

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20909

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Audit Vault and Database Firewall
Server applications / IDS/IPS systems, Firewalls and proxy servers

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Firewall component in Oracle Audit Vault and Database Firewall. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Audit Vault and Database Firewall: 20.1 - 20.9

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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