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CVE-2023-21829

6.3 · MEDIUM

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server.

Published Jan 18, 2023EPSS 0.45%

Overview

CVE-2023-21829 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Database RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19c and 21c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle Database RDBMS Security. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle Database RDBMS Security accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Database RDBMS Security accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.3 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:N).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-21829?

CVE-2023-21829 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2023-21829?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-21829?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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