Vulnerability identifier: #VU9425

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10140

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper handling of certain configuration files. A remote attacker can read arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Berkeley DB: 5.1.25 - 6.1.36

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External links
http://github.com/OpenIndiana/oi-userland/pull/3761
http://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html?3188

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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