# CVE-2017-10261: Vulnerability in the XML Database component of Oracle Database Server.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-10-19 · Updated: 2024-10-04

## Affected

- Oracle Corporation Oracle Database: 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2

## Description

Vulnerability in the XML Database component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4 and 12.1.0.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Create Session privilege with logon to the infrastructure where XML Database executes to compromise XML Database. While the vulnerability is in XML Database, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all XML Database accessible data. Note: This score is for Windows platform version 11.2.0.4 of Database. For Windows platform version 12.1.0.2 and Linux, the score is 5.5 with scope Unchanged. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.5 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101344
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039591

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