Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU29920

#VU29920 Improper input validation in Oracle Berkeley DB - CVE-2020-2981

Published: July 15, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29920

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-2981

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Berkeley DB

Software 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.

Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html