How severe is CVE-2017-3240?

CVE-2017-3240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3240 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3240?

CVE-2017-3240 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3240?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-3240 published?

CVE-2017-3240 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3240

CVE-2017-3240 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Database Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Oracle Database Server
Published: 2017-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 12.1.0.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Local Logon privilege with logon to the infrastructure where RDBMS Security executes to compromise RDBMS Security. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of RDBMS Security accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 3.3 (Confidentiality impacts).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3240?: Vulnerability in the RDBMS Security component of Oracle Database Server. The supported version that is affected is 12.1.0.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker having Local Logon privilege with logon to the infrastructure where RDBMS Security executes to compromise RDBMS Security. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of RDBMS Security accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 3.3 (Confidentiality impacts).
How severe is CVE-2017-3240?: CVE-2017-3240 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3240 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3240?: CVE-2017-3240 affects Oracle Database Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3240?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3240 published?: CVE-2017-3240 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:database_server:12.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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