CVE-2024-20903: database server — Fix

Description

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.21 and 21.3-21.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
oracle	database_server	19.3 — 19.21
oracle	database_server	21.3 — 21.12

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2024.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20903? +

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.21 and 21.3-21.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20903? +

CVE-2024-20903 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20903? +

CVE-2024-20903 affects products from oracle, specifically: database_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20903? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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