CVE-2015-4778: Unspecified vulnerability in the Data Store component in Oracle Berkeley DB 11.2.5.1.29, 11.2.5.2.42, 11.2....

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-4778 is a locally exploitable, unspecified issue in Oracle Berkeley DB Data Store. A user with local access could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The public record does not explain the attack method, severity score, CWE, or specific technical flaw. Exposure is most likely where the named Oracle Berkeley DB releases are installed directly or bundled inside applications. The source states local users are required, so externally unauthenticated exposure is not supported by the provided evidence. Handle as a targeted legacy dependency risk, not an internet-scale emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize inventory and remediation where local users, shared hosts, or sensitive data increase business impact. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications using Oracle Berkeley DB.; Check Oracle CPU July 2015 and current Oracle guidance.; Apply the vendor-recommended Berkeley DB update after testing..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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