CVE-2022-21498 Privilege escalation in Database - Enterprise Edition

Medium 6.5 Published 19 Apr 2022 Updated 24 Sep 2024

Low-privileged attackers can modify or delete critical data in Oracle Database Java VM via network access.

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-2022-21498?

CVE-2022-21498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database, published on 19 Apr 2022. 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 12.1.0.2, 19c and 21c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Procedure privilege with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java VM accessible data. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.5 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-21498?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Oracle Database.

How do I fix CVE-2022-21498?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-21498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-21498 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-21498 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g37p-4r9w-vrfx.