Vulnerability identifier: #VU29920

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2981

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Berkeley DB
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Oracle

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Data Store in Oracle Berkeley DB. A local non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Berkeley DB: 18.1.25 - 18.1.32

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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