XML Database Component in Oracle DB 19.3-23.5 Vulnerable to Remote DoS
CVE-2024-21242 Published on October 15, 2024
Vulnerability in the XML Database component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 19.3-19.24, 21.3-21.15 and 23.4-23.5. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with network access via HTTP to compromise XML Database. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of XML Database. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 3.5 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-21242 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction and a small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a small impact on availability.
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Affected Versions
Oracle Corporation Oracle Database Server:- Version 19.3, <= 19.24 is affected.
- Version 21.3, <= 21.15 is affected.
- Version 23.4, <= 23.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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