CVE-2021-2329 Privilege escalation in Database - Enterprise Edition

High 7.2 Published Updated

High-privileged attackers can compromise Oracle XML DB via network access, leading to full takeover of the component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-2329?

CVE-2021-2329 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Corporation Database - Enterprise Edition, published on 20 Jul 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability in the Oracle XML DB component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 19c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker having Create Any Procedure, Create Public Synonym privilege with network access via Oracle Net to compromise Oracle XML DB. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle XML DB. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 7.2 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-2329?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Xml Database.

How do I fix CVE-2021-2329?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-2329 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-2329 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-2329 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8555-gmrm-xv2w.

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