CVE-2024-21242

Description

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).

3.5

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory oracle.com

Affected: Oracle Corporation Oracle Database Server

References

Link	Tags
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2024.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-21242?: CVE-2024-21242 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-21242?: To fix CVE-2024-21242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-21242 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-21242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-21242?: CVE-2024-21242 affects Oracle Corporation Oracle Database Server.

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