Vulnerability identifier: #VU14316

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3110

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Database Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The weakness exists VM component of Oracle Database Server due to insufficient privileges and access controls. A remote attacker who has Create Session privilege with network access via Oracle Net can gain elevated privileges and compromise Java VM.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in takeover of Java VM.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Database Server: 11.2.0.4 - 12.2.0.1

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2018-3110-verbose-5032194.html#DB

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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.