Vulnerability identifier: #VU24417

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2510

CWE-ID: CWE-89

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Database Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the Core RDBMS in Oracle Database Server. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Database Server: 11.2.0.4 - 19c

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2020.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/13

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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.