CVE-2024-21251

Description

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.24, 21.3-21.15 and 23.4-23.5. Difficult to exploit 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 update, insert or delete access to some of Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.1

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-203 CWE-203

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
oracle	database_server	19.3 — 19.24
oracle	database_server	21.3 — 21.15
oracle	database_server	23.4 — 23.5

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-21251? +

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.24, 21.3-21.15 and 23.4-23.5. Difficult to exploit 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 update, insert or delete access to some of Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N). It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-21251? +

CVE-2024-21251 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-21251? +

CVE-2024-21251 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-2024-21251? +

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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