Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the XML Developer's Kit for C component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information is from the January 2015 CPU. Oracle has not commented on the original researcher's claim that this is an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the XML parser, which allows attackers to conduct internal port scanning, perform SSRF attacks, or cause a denial of service via a crafted (1) http: or (2) ftp: URI.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Database Server | 11.2.0.3 |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72139
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031572
- https://blog.netspi.com/advisory-xxe-injection-oracle-database-cve-2014-6577/Exploit
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2015-1972971.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72139
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031572
- https://blog.netspi.com/advisory-xxe-injection-oracle-database-cve-2014-6577/Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-6577?
CVE-2014-6577 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in the XML Developer's Kit for C component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.3, 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality vi...
How severe is CVE-2014-6577?
CVE-2014-6577 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-6577?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Database Server.