Oracle Security Alert

Number: AV18-131
Date:  14 August 2018

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to a recent security alert for Oracle.

Assessment

Oracle has issued a security alert advisory that addresses a vulnerability VulnerabilityA flaw or weakness in the design or implementation of an information system or its environment that could be exploited to adversely affect an organization's assets or operations. in Oracle Database. A successful exploitation of that vulnerability can result in complete compromise CompromiseThe intentional or unintentional disclosure of information, which adversely impacts its confidentiality, integrity, or availability. of the Oracle Database and shell access to the underlying server.

Versions Affected:
- Oracle Database versions 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 18

CVE Reference: CVE-2018-3110

Suggested Action

CCIRC recommends that system administrators test and deploy the vendor-released updates to affected applications accordingly.   

References:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/alert-cve-2018-3110-5032149.html