CVE-2019-2760 : What You Need to Know

Oracle Berkeley DB Data Store component vulnerability affecting versions 12.1.6.1.23 to 12.1.6.2.32.

Understanding CVE-2019-2760

This CVE involves a vulnerability in the Data Store component of Oracle Berkeley DB, impacting specific versions.

What is CVE-2019-2760?

The vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with access to compromise the Data Store, potentially leading to a takeover.

The Impact of CVE-2019-2760

Successful exploitation can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability with a CVSS 3.0 Base Score of 7.0.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-2760

The technical aspects of the vulnerability and affected systems.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Data Store component of Oracle Berkeley DB.

Affected Systems and Versions

Versions affected: 12.1.6.1.23, 12.1.6.1.26, 12.1.6.1.29, 12.1.6.1.36, 12.1.6.2.23, 12.1.6.2.32.

Exploitation Mechanism

Difficult to exploit, requiring human interaction from a person other than the attacker.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2019-2760 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Monitor for security advisories and patches from Oracle.
Restrict access to the Data Store component.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Oracle Berkeley DB.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Oracle to address the vulnerability.