CVE-2017-3310 Privilege escalation in Oracle Database

Critical 9.0 Published 27 Jan 2017 Updated 8 Oct 2024

Low-privileged attackers can compromise the OJVM component of Oracle Database Server, leading to full takeover of the component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-3310?

CVE-2017-3310 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Database, published on 27 Jan 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3310?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Database.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3310?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-3310 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-3310 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3310 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h788-pcwr-mwqf.