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CVE-2019-2516: Vulnerability in the Portable Clusterware component of Oracle Database Server.

Vulnerability in the Portable Clusterware component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 18c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Grid Infrastructure User privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Portable Clusterware executes to compromise Portable Clusterware. While the vulnerability is in Portable Clusterware, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Portable Clusterware. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

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CVE-2019-2516 is an Oracle Database Portable Clusterware flaw. A highly privileged Grid Infrastructure user with local logon could compromise Portable Clusterware, potentially taking it over and affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exposure is most likely in Oracle Database environments using Grid Infrastructure or Portable Clusterware on the listed versions. The source does not identify internet exposure, specific platforms, or downstream products impacted beyond possible additional-product impact. Treat as high priority for Oracle cluster infrastructure because compromise could enable Portable Clusterware takeover. Urgency is lower than remote unauthenticated flaws, but insider or stolen privileged-account risk is material. Mitigation focus: Review Oracle's April 2019 Critical Patch Update guidance for CVE-2019-2516.; Apply Oracle-supported remediation for affected Database or Grid Infrastructure versions.; Restrict Grid Infrastructure User logon access to required administrators only..

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Oracle CorporationOracle Database11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18cListed
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