CVE-2019-2518 Privilege escalation in Oracle Database

High 7.5 Published 23 Apr 2019 Updated 2 Oct 2024

A low-privileged attacker can compromise the Java VM in Oracle Database, 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: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-2518?

CVE-2019-2518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server, published on 23 Apr 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1, 18c and 19c. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session, Create Procedure privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java VM. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-2518?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Database Server.

How do I fix CVE-2019-2518?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-2518 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-2518 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-2518 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w4v8-5vx5-rr7f.