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CVE-2017-3310: Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure…

CVE-2017-3310 is rated critical with a CVSS v3.0 base score of 9.0 and affects Oracle Database. Per its scoring, it can be exploited over the network. The scored impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability is the highest available.

Vulnerability description

Vulnerability in the OJVM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise OJVM. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in OJVM, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of OJVM. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Severity breakdown

CVSS v3.0 9.0: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

  • Attack vector: Network. Exploitable remotely over the network, with no need for local or physical access.
  • Attack complexity: Low. No special conditions; the attack can be repeated reliably.
  • Privileges required: Low. A basic user account is enough.
  • User interaction: Required. A user must take an action, such as opening a file or following a link.
  • Scope: Changed. Impact reaches beyond the vulnerable component to other resources.
  • Confidentiality impact: High. Total loss of confidentiality; sensitive data can be fully disclosed.
  • Integrity impact: High. Total loss of integrity; data or system state can be fully modified.
  • Availability impact: High. Total loss of availability; the component can be shut down.

Affected products

  • Oracle Database: 11.2.0.4; 12.1.0.2

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