How severe is CVE-2015-4796?

CVE-2015-4796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-4796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4796?

CVE-2015-4796 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4796?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-4796 published?

CVE-2015-4796 was published on 2015-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4796

CVE-2015-4796 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2015-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java VM component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2, when running on Windows, allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4888.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4796?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java VM component in Oracle Database Server 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.1, and 12.1.0.2, when running on Windows, allows remote authenticated users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4888.
How severe is CVE-2015-4796?: CVE-2015-4796 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-4796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4796?: CVE-2015-4796 primarily affects Oracle Database Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-4796 published?: CVE-2015-4796 was published on 2015-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:11.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:12.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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