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CVE-2019-2940: Vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server.

Vulnerability in the Core RDBMS component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 18c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with logon to the infrastructure where Core RDBMS executes to compromise Core RDBMS. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Core RDBMS accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 2.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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CVE-2019-2940 is a low-severity Oracle Database issue in specific older releases. An already high-privileged user with database logon capability could alter some Core RDBMS-accessible data without authorization. The main business risk is data integrity, not data theft or service outage. Exposure is most likely in environments still running Oracle Database 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, or 18c where high-privileged users can create sessions and log on to the database infrastructure. Treat this as a controlled remediation item, not an emergency. Prioritize systems holding sensitive or regulated data, especially where many privileged accounts exist or older Oracle Database versions remain in service. Mitigation focus: Identify any Oracle Database 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, or 18c instances.; Review Oracle’s October 2019 Critical Patch Update guidance for CVE-2019-2940.; Apply relevant Oracle Database patches or vendor-supported upgrades..

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Oracle CorporationOracle Database12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18cListed
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