Improper input validation in Oracle Database Server - CVE-2023-21918
Published: April 18, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75220
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:H/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21918
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Oracle
Affected software:
Oracle Database Server
Oracle Database Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged user to a crash the entire system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Oracle Database Recovery Manager in Oracle Database Server. A remote privileged user can exploit this vulnerability to a crash the entire system.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-21918
Install updates from vendor's website.