Improper input validation in Oracle NoSQL Database
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-14721 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Oracle NoSQL Database Server applications / Database software |
| Vendor | Oracle |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU28622
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CVE-2018-14721
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation Exploit availability:
No
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the NoSQL (jackson-databind) component in Oracle NoSQL Database. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsOracle NoSQL Database: before 19.3.12
External linkshttp://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2019.html?836658
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.
